Singapore’s first giant panda cub, Le Le, is doing well since the country bid farewell to him on 16 Jan.
He has even retained his playful nature — his caretakers posted a video of him playing with snow for the first time.
He was given the snow as he adapts to his new environment in China.
The clip of Le Le playing with snow was posted on Douyin by the China Conservation and Research Centre for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP), where he’s staying at the moment.
Taken on 27 Jan, it shows his caretaker at the Sichuan facility pushing snow into a bucket for the panda.
As the temperature there is a chilly 2°C, Le Le couldn’t take part in outdoor activities, as he is adapting to his new environment and the drop in temperatures.
His caretaker thus decided to bring some snow to him instead.
In the video, a mound of snow was placed in front of Le Le as he exited his enclosure.
He appeared to react with curiosity.
Naturally, his first target was the food next to the snow, which he scoffed down quickly.
After finishing his food, he turned his attention to the snow.
He sniffed it curiously and put a paw on top, as if testing it.
The panda then gingerly chips off some snow from the mound.
After giving it a bear hug and finding that it’s soft, Le Le proceeds to paw at the snow, breaking off large chunks.
He appears to be having fun with his new toy as it quickly disintegrates.
Finally, he breaks off a clump of snow and hugs it, as if trying to see if there’s anything inside.
The video has garnered 11,000 likes and more than 700 shares.
Le Le arrived safely in China on 16 Jan after being given the VIP treatment from Singapore Airlines (SIA) on his journey.
According to a joint media release by SIA and Mandai Wildlife Group, he is serving his second round of mandatory quarantine having completed the first round at River Wonders before leaving for China.
CCRCGP is monitoring him closely to determine the most suitable forever home for him.
He has also officially joined China’s giant panda conservation programme for the protection of his species.
Also read: Panda Cub Le Le Will Get VIP Treatment From Singapore Airlines En Route To China
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Featured image adapted from China Conservation and Research Centre for the Giant Panda on Douyin.
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