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. So veterinarians took a cheek swab of the cub for genetic tests to look at a fragment of the zinc finger protein gene."The X and Y chromosomes both have this gene, with slightly different DNA sequences," the zoo said. Both sequences were present, confirming the cub is a boy.
At 3.6 pounds and 14 inches from nose to tail tip, the cub is"healthy and strong," the zoo said. He also measures 12.5 inches around his abdomen, and his eyes are starting to open."Keepers are encouraged by his progress," the zoo said.
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