Steps toward Independence: Panda twins begin life away from mom
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Before we go, let's take a look at these babies' big steps towards independence. Born October 2016, twin pandas Qin Qin and Ai Ai have just been separated from their mother. They've also adapted to their new diet of bamboo and milk, supplemented with carrot and buns. The twins are showing their personalities. The younger one loves cuddling, finding every chance to hold the leg of his caregiver. The older brother seems to be more relaxed. The major difference for now between the two is the length of their shoulder girdle. The younger one has a narrower black one. The next major step for the two will be cutting out milk entirely.