LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Potter Park Zoo announced Thursday that its red panda, Maliha, gave birth to a cub on July 5, 2025.

This marks the fifth litter for Maliha and the cub’s father, Deagan-Reid.

The zoo’s animal care and veterinary teams have been closely monitoring the newborn, who appears healthy and is developing well.

“We are fortunate that Maliha is a fantastic mother, and the cub is doing well,” said Pat Fountain, Animal Care Supervisor. “This successful birth is very important to this endangered species.”

Red panda cubs are born deaf, blind, and small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.

Their eyes typically open after about two weeks, and they begin venturing out of the nest around two months of age.

For now, the cub will remain in an off-exhibit den area with its mothe

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