Panda Doesn't Realise She's Had Twins! | BBC Earth

When having multiple cubs, pandas will usually only care for one baby and abandon the other, but switching them around might be the key for both twins' survival. Narrated by David Attenborough.

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[MrGrayWolf]

Just imagine the mother meeting both twins when they are matured. She’s like “when the hell did I get two”?

[nazela]

2:19
panda : "is that my baby cryin-"
keeper : "wait here i will get you more honey water"
panda : "okay thanks"

[sierra]

The keeper is so kind and patient, not wanting to yank the cub from the mother's arms, and doesn't show an ounce of frustration or impatience.

[Alias_Anybody]

"What is your job?"

"Panda cub swapper"

[Rikard_Nilsson]

normal bear: Touch my cub and die.
Panda bear: Touch my cub and ooooh honeywater!

[sophianazareno]

Plot twist: The mom actually know she has twins but acts like she doesn't know to get the honey water

[bamsrevenge]

When she picked her baby up and sat it in her arms 🥺🥺🥺🥺 animals are so precious to be on earth

[tarawilkerson]

The way the panda mom cuddles the baby cub is so sweet!!! Melts the heart 💜

[shintanaru]

When baby gets taken away from Panda Mother she was like:
"Oh no.."
"..Anyway"

[xxxxxx]

*Panda watches caregiver stealing her child*
"damn hope hes gunna be alright, this honey water tho"

[tmart]

The fact that you can’t get anywhere near any other type of bear’s babies, but can take this one’s right out of its hands is just simply incredible

[relux]

the way she holds her baby is so precious

[candyc.]

She’s just figured out how to get twice as much honey water.

[shreddernation]

That honey water hits different when you don’t gotta babysit

[cucaracha]

How gentle mama panda is when picking up her little baby with her mouth they eat bamboo shoots and that requires huge teeth and strength in their jaws

[sydneysagasandmore]

the little squeaks the babies make 😭❤️🐼my

[garfield]

It’s crazy how similiar humans and animals are- my mom would also be willing to give me up in exchange for a bowl of honey water

[Steamlazer]

2:06
Cub: "Mom! Help me!"
Mother: "This is some good water"

[madzr]

10x a day is no easy job. I'm amazed at your service to her & the pups

[UKPurplePanther]

Very clever idea !
Praise for the keepers who work 24/7 to keep those tiny beautiful twins healthy.
Mummy must trust the keepers implicitly to allow staff to walk away with the cub making noises.
❤ ❤ 🙏🏼