First twin giant panda cubs of the year

Twin giant panda cubs unveiled in Chengdu, Sichuan province, yesterday. According to local media, a giant panda named Ya Li gave birth to the twins on June 20, making the young ones the first giant panda twins born this year.
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Twin giant panda cubs unveiled in Chengdu, Sichuan province, yesterday. According to local media, a giant panda named Ya Li gave birth to the twins on June 20, making the young ones the first giant panda twins born this year.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on June 22, 2016, with the headline First twin giant panda cubs of the year. Subscribe