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Observing the Growth of Rio, Indonesia's First Giant Panda Cub

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Observing the Growth of Rio, Indonesia's First Giant Panda Cub
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Veterinarians examine the health of a giant panda cub named Satrio Wiratama at the Panda Palace, Taman Safari Indonesia (TSI), Cisarua, Bogor, West Java, Friday (15/5/2026). The panda cub, Satrio, was born on November 27, 2025, from the giant panda couple Cai Tao (male) and Hu Chun (female), and is now 169 days old, weighing 11.5 kilograms. (PHOTO: EPA/MAST IRHAM)

Rio, the first giant panda cub born at TSI Cisarua Bogor, is growing healthily. Rio is 169 days old and weighs 11.5 kilograms. (PHOTO: EPA/MAST IRHAM)

The first giant panda cub born in Indonesia will soon be open for visitors to Taman Safari Indonesia starting at the end of May 2026. Rio’s presence is noteworthy as it is the only giant panda birth outside of China at the moment. (PHOTO: EPA/MAST IRHAM)

Veterinarians examine the health of a giant panda cub named Satrio Wiratama at the Panda Palace, Taman Safari Indonesia (TSI), Cisarua, Bogor, West Java, Friday (15/5/2026). The panda cub, Satrio, was born on November 27, 2025, from the giant panda couple Cai Tao (male) and Hu Chun (female), and is now 169 days old, weighing 11.5 kilograms. (PHOTO: EPA/MAST IRHAM)

Veterinarians examine the health of a giant panda cub named Satrio Wiratama at the Panda Palace, Taman Safari Indonesia (TSI), Cisarua, Bogor, West Java, Friday (15/5/2026). The panda cub, Satrio, was born on November 27, 2025, from the giant panda couple Cai Tao (male) and Hu Chun (female), and is now 169 days old, weighing 11.5 kilograms. (PHOTO: EPA/MAST IRHAM)

Cai Tao, a 15-year-old male giant panda and the father of the giant panda cub named Satrio Wiratama, is at the Panda Palace, Taman Safari Indonesia (TSI), Cisarua, Bogor, West Java, Friday (15/5/2026). The panda cub, Satrio, was born on November 27, 2025, from the giant panda couple Cai Tao (male) and Hu Chun (female), and is now 169 days old, weighing 11.5 kilograms. (PHOTO: EPA/MAST IRHAM)

Hu Chun, a 15-year-old female giant panda and the mother of the giant panda cub named Satrio Wiratama, is at the Panda Palace, Taman Safari Indonesia (TSI), Cisarua, Bogor, West Java, Friday (15/5/2026). The panda cub, Satrio, was born on November 27, 2025, from the giant panda couple Cai Tao (male) and Hu Chun (female), and is now 169 days old, weighing 11.5 kilograms. (PHOTO: EPA/MAST IRHAM)

Cai Tao, a 15-year-old male giant panda and the father of the giant panda cub named Satrio Wiratama, is at the Panda Palace, Taman Safari Indonesia (TSI), Cisarua, Bogor, West Java, Friday (15/5/2026). The panda cub, Satrio, was born on November 27, 2025, from the giant panda couple Cai Tao (male) and Hu Chun (female), and is now 169 days old, weighing 11.5 kilograms. (PHOTO: EPA/MAST IRHAM)

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, BOGOR – The giant panda cub named Satrio Wiratama underwent a health examination at the Panda Palace, Taman Safari Indonesia (TSI), Cisarua, Bogor, West Java, Friday (15/5/2026).

Rio, the first giant panda cub born at TSI Cisarua Bogor, is growing healthily. The giant panda cub, Satrio, was born on November 27, 2025, from the giant panda couple Cai Tao (male) and Hu Chun (female). Now, Rio is 169 days old and weighs 11.5 kilograms.

The first giant panda cub born in Indonesia will soon be open for visitors to Taman Safari Indonesia starting at the end of May 2026. Rio’s presence is noteworthy as it is the only giant panda birth outside of China at the moment.

source: EPA

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