It almost looks like a hand in an incubator, touching a preemie human baby – but the truth might surprise you.
There is something so special about watching babies experience things for the first time, so when I saw stunning photos of these newborns, I had to take a closer look.
10 unbearably tiny babies were recently born in a breeding center in Ya'an, in China's Sichuan province. They were born in captivity, as they often tend to struggle for survival in the wild at such a young age. Like the sperm whale is endangered, the giant panda is listed as endangered in the World Conservation Union's Red List of Threatened Species.
The pictures of their first moments are breathtaking. These unique endangered creatures are as adorable as they are important.
And it is nearly impossible to tell what animal they are in their infant state. Scroll through these stunning photos below. Did you know what animal they were just from their newborn photos? Let us know in the comments!
Over the past year, 10 of these babies have been born at a breeding center in southeast China.
The ages of the babies range from 1 week old to 2 months old.
These babies are not only absolutely adorable, but they are also extremely rare.
Adult females are only able to mate during a few days of the year, making it a true miracle when a new baby is conceived.
The center allowed some very lucky visitors to glimpse these tiny babies.
The newborns begin to resemble their giant panda moms and dads when their fur starts filling in, but initially, it's a little difficult to see just what they are!
Wicker baskets make excellent panda beds!
Only about 1600 of these beautiful animals exist in the wild, and experts estimate roughly 300 live in breeding centers like this one.
Pandas have no natural predators – other than the human race. Less than 1600 giant pandas remain in the wild. If this adorable babies melted your heart and you'd like for your great grandchildren to have a chance to see the wonder of wild pandas, please SHARE this post with all of your friends!
