Berlin Zoo: Hope for young Panda at Meng Meng

Berlin Zoo: Hope for young Panda at Meng Meng

Berlin. In the Berlin zoo there is new hope for young panda. The Panda female Meng Meng shows promising signs of possible pregnancy. Waiting for certainty has started.

sign of pregnancy?

The Berlin animal lovers are excited about possible news about the Panda-Dame Meng Meng, which once gave birth to twins young animals in 2019. According to the spokeswoman Philine Hachmeister from the German Press Agency, the hormone levels at Meng Meng look promising, similar to those from five years ago when it was pregnant for the first time.

Panda-typical reproduction

On Monday of last week, Meng Meng was subjected to an ultrasound examination. An increased activity of the uterus could be found. Something like that could indicate pregnancy, but is not a safe indication. In the case of large pandas, the fertilized egg cell stays in a idle state in the uterus for a while before nesting into the uterus wall. This process, which is also referred to as germ rest, can last for several months. During this time, the embryo does not develop.

preparation for birth

The uncertainty regarding the pregnancy of Meng Meng will probably continue for some time. Only shortly before the date of birth will the final clarity. After an unsuccessful attempt at mating, the Panda lady was artificially inseminated on March 26 of this year. Since then it has increased more than 15 kilograms. Such a weight could indicate pregnancy, since large pandas need a certain fat pad to produce enough milk for their descendants. "In this respect, everything is going according to plan," Hachmeister continued.

The importance of panda youngsters

Panda youngsters in the Berlin Zoo would not only be good news for animal lovers, but also for global species protection. Large pandas are considered an endangered way, and every birth is a step in the right direction for the preservation of these fascinating animals. People are eagerly watching the developments and hope that Meng Meng may soon be able to present their little pandas to the public.

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- Nag