Watch: First days of life for red panda cubs

The first few days of life for two furry red panda cubs have been captured on camera by zookeepers.

Whipsnade Zoo said the pair were growing "bigger and stronger" every day under the care of their experienced five-year-old mother, Ruby.

Amanda Robinson, primate section manager, said: "We knew Ruby was pregnant from changes in her behaviour and weight gain, so we were absolutely delighted when these two healthy babies arrived in July."

The site said the zoo's pandas were an important part of the European breeding programme for the species.

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