Really Cute And Very Tiny Baby Panda Is Healthy

This giant panda cub looks pretty in pink.

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Michelle Broder Van Dyke
by Michelle Broder Van Dyke

BuzzFeed News Reporter

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In this photo provided by Smithsonian's National Zoo, the giant panda cub born on August 23 at the Smithsonian's National Zoo receives a 10-minute exam from animal care staff on August 25 in Washington, DC.

The giant panda cub appeared to be in excellent health.

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Vets say the cub's heart rate is steady & its belly was full. They could hear breath sounds from both lungs. #cubwatch

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Vets say the cub's heart rate is steady & its belly was full. They could hear breath sounds from both lungs. #cubwatch

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The baby panda's full belly means it is nursing well.

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The cub is nursing & digesting well. It is very active, very vibrant & very pink. #cubwatch

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The cub is nursing & digesting well. It is very active, very vibrant & very pink. #cubwatch

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Chief veterinarian Suzan Murray reports that the cub is robust and has successfully passed fecals.

The cub weighs 137 grams, which is the same weight as an iPhone 4.

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The cub weighs 137grams, or about 4.83 ounces, which is normal for a newborn panda. #cubwatch

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The cub weighs 137grams, or about 4.83 ounces, which is normal for a newborn panda. #cubwatch

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Zoo officials do not yet know the cub's sex. It will take approximately 2-3 weeks before the sex is known.

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