Fu Bao's Rapidly Growing Youngest Sister Unveils Name on 100th Day

"One, two, three! Shubao!" A baby panda pops its head out from among the flowers.

The youngest baby panda sister of Fu Bao, previously called "Baby Bao," received her name today as she celebrated her 100th day since birth.

Her name, "Shubao," was chosen through a two-month naming contest open to the general public starting last July.

It means "a treasure as bright as the dawn."

[Jung Dahyun / Visitor from Yangju, Gyeonggi Province: I actually voted for the name 'Shubao,' and since it actually became her name, I feel pretty happy and think it's great.]

Shubao was born at Panda World in Everland, Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, on June 3 with a tiny body weighing 171g, and has experienced a "rapid growth spurt," reaching 5.5kg in 100 days.

As the fourth baby panda born naturally in South Korea, zookeepers hope she will grow up as healthy as her oldest sister, Fu Bao.

[Kang Cheolwon / Zookeeper: She is starting to toddle around now, and she will probably start walking around the 120-day mark. She gives off a very gentle and docile vibe. So I am looking forward to seeing her grow into an exceptionally kind and gentle panda.]

Born to father Le Bao and mother Ai Bao, the "Bao Family" includes the youngest Shubao, along with oldest sister Fu Bao and twin sisters Rui Bao and Hui Bao.

Following Fu Bao's departure to China the year before last under an international agreement, the twin baos are also preparing to leave for China by the end of this year.

An Everland official stated, "We are closely monitoring Shubao's growth process and considering plans to open her to the general public within this year after she goes through the adaptation process for the external environment."

Reported by Jeong Jiyeon | Video by Chang Un-seok | Video Editing by Chae Cheol-ho | Design by Lee Sumin | Produced by SBS Digital News
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