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Indonesia Celebrates Birth of Giant Panda Cub Rio

1/9/2026

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Indonesia's conservation park announced the birth of giant panda cub Rio, now 40 days old.
A video released January 6, 2026 shows Rio's growth, 46% weight increase and 95% length increase.
Rio was born on November 27 to Hu Chun and Cai Tao, who arrived in Indonesia in 2017 under a China conservation partnership after mating and insemination attempts.
China's Ambassador to Indonesia celebrated the event, highlighting panda diplomacy.

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Indonesia's conservation park announced the birth of giant panda cub Rio, now 40 days old.
A video released January 6, 2026 shows Rio's growth, 46% weight increase and 95% length increase.
Rio was born on November 27 to Hu Chun and Cai Tao, who arrived in Indonesia in 2017 under a China conservation partnership after mating and insemination attempts.
China's Ambassador to Indonesia celebrated the event, highlighting panda diplomacy.