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BBC News
5 days ago
- General
- BBC News
West Midlands Safari Park welcomes red panda cub twins
Red panda cub twins have been born at a safari park in a milestone moment for the endangered species, keepers had been suspected at West Midlands Safari Park that mum Mei Lin was having twins on 16 June, when staff heard squeaks from a nest box.A few days later, keepers confirmed there were two cubs, when she was seen moving one to a different next box before going back to collect the Sewell, head keeper at the Worcestershire park, said the team was "absolutely thrilled", adding the births were "incredibly special", not just for them, but for the wider conservation of the species. She said it is thought the wild population has less than 10,000 individuals, adding that every successful birth helped to secure a future for red Sewell said: "Although it is still early days, we look forward to sharing their journey with our visitors as they grow." 'Truly magical' Keepers will monitor the cubs and Mei Lin from a safe distance for the next few weeks, so that she can adapt to becoming a will not be clear whether the cubs are male or female until they are about 16 weeks old and start to venture out of the nest boxes and, at which point keepers will choose their names. One park visitor said they had caught a glimpse of the cubs."Not only did we get to see the red pandas, but we also caught the first glimpses of the new cubs, which was truly magical," Mari Mascarenhas, a GP from Perth in Western Australia, said after taking her daughter to the park. Keepers said the park had been enjoying a "baby boom" this year, with the birth of tiger cub triplets, an Indian rhino calf, lion cub triplets, barasingha fawn and blesbok calves. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Red Panda suffers scary fall during WNBA halftime show
The post Red Panda suffers scary fall during WNBA halftime show appeared first on ClutchPoints. A mishap occurred during Tuesday night's WNBA Commissioner's Cup Championship clash between the Indiana Fever and Minnesota Lynx. One of the best halftime performers the sports world has ever seen suffered an injury in Minneapolis' Target Center. Acrobat Rong 'Krystal' Niu, better known by the name Red Panda, rides a 7-foot-tall unicycle while flipping and balancing bowls on her head. She fell early during her act and eventually left in an ambulance, according to The Athletic's Ben Pickman and Chantel Jennings. Advertisement Red Panda started to walk off the court while grabbing her back, before a wheelchair was brought out to assist her. Fans around the country are devastated to learn of this development. It is also quite shocking to see this one-of-a-kind talent fall, given the aura of invincibility she has built for herself after spending decades amazing NBA, WNBA and NCAA spectators, among others. Red Panda first emerged in the United States during the 1990s and then expanded her following with a memorable run on the long-running competition show, 'America's Got Talent,' back in 2013. Niu had to withdraw from the quarterfinals due to personal reasons, but she left her mark on the stage and went on to become an even more prevalent presence at halftime shows. An NBA insider nicely described the remarkable and enduring impact this veteran entertainer has had on the industry. Advertisement 'She never expected to still be performing,' The Stein Line's Jake Fischer posted on X. 'A broken arm during practice almost led to Red Panda's retirement in 2015. The fact she's still been out there, crushing it, well past 50 years old, has been amazing. Hope she gets well soon and is back on the court.' Red Panda recently performed in Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals, illustrating the type of appeal she continues to carry after all these years on tour. Prayers are with Niu. Her supporters, of which there are many, earnestly await some good news. Related: WNBA rumors: Houston still eyeing franchise despite expansion cities announcement Advertisement Related: Week 6 WNBA power rankings: Have the Aces finally found their identity?
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Caitlin Clark Shares Heartfelt Message After Indiana Fever Game on Tuesday
Caitlin Clark Shares Heartfelt Message After Indiana Fever Game on Tuesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It was a night to remember for the Indiana Fever. Despite missing Caitlin Clark for the third straight game, the Fever handled business and captured the 2025 Commissioner's Cup championship with a 74-59 win over the Minnesota Lynx. Advertisement Minnesota led after the first quarter, but Indiana took control the rest of the way. The Fever outscored the Lynx 62-34 over the final three quarters to secure the victory. Unfortunately, the memorable night took an unexpected turn. At halftime, famed acrobatic performer Red Panda suffered an injury before her routine. She was unable to perform and left the court clutching her wrist. Scott Agness, who covers the Fever, reported from the scene. "Halftime injury update: Red Panda fell before getting started, left court clutching her left wrist." After the game, while the Fever celebrated in the locker room, Caitlin Clark took a moment to send a heartfelt message to the injured performer. Advertisement 'Red Panda, we love you. Red Panda, if you are watching, we love you.' She ended the video with a heart gesture as her teammates joined in support. Performer Red PandaAlonzo Adams-Imagn Images Rong 'Krystal' Niu, better known as Red Panda, is a beloved acrobat known for her unicycle bowl-flipping halftime performances. She moved to the United States at 19 years old and has performed across the country for decades. She has also appeared on "America's Got Talent" and was once called the 'best halftime act in basketball' by "Dime Magazine." There's no official word yet on the severity of her injury, but Clark and countless fans are hoping for a quick recovery and her return to the court soon. Advertisement Related: Aliyah Boston Comments on Caitlin Clark's Clear Change in Physical Appearance Related: WNBA Legend Sue Bird Names Caitlin Clark's Biggest Issue This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cause of Red Panda's Accident at Fever-Lynx Game Revealed
Cause of Red Panda's Accident at Fever-Lynx Game Revealed originally appeared on Athlon Sports. During the WNBA Commissioner's Cup championship game between the Indiana Fever and the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday, popular halftime performer Red Panda suffered a scary accident that had fans concerned. Advertisement Red Panda, whose real name is Rong Niu, is an acrobat who has performed in NBA, WNBA and college basketball games in the U.S. She is known for balancing several bowls on her head while riding a unicycle, making her a famous attraction and a total fan-favorite. Unfortunately, Red Panda wasn't able to complete her performance during the Lynx-Fever game after she fell off her unicycle and suffered a wrist injury. She was quickly assisted off the court in a wheelchair and brought to a hospital to get checked. Popular NBA and WNBA halftime performer Red Panda suffered an injury during the recent Indiana Fever-Minnesota Lynx Adams-Imagn Images On Wednesday, Red Panda's team released a statement (through former NFL player Pat McAfee) to provide an update on the performer's status and reveal what really happened to her. Advertisement According to the statement, Red Panda's left wrist was "severely fractured" as a result of the fall. She also had to stay in a hospital for 11 hours before being released. She was advised to "meet with an orthopedic surgeon" to address her fracture and do the "2nd part of repair." The reason for the accident was also revealed in the statement, with her team noting that she fell because the left pedal of her unicycle "was damaged during transit." Support for Red Panda poured in following her accident. In fact, Fever star Caitlin Clark showed love for the fan-favorite performer following the team's Commissioner's Cup championship. Advertisement During an Instagram Live session as the Fever were celebrating their victory, Clark gave a shoutout to Red Panda, saying: "Red Panda, we love you. Red Panda, if you are watching, we love you." It remains to be seen how much time Rong Niu will need to recover and get back to performing again. Sure enough, though, she has plenty of supporters hoping for her quick healing and return. Related: Former NFL Player Under Fire Over Caitlin Clark Take This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Basketball halftime entertainer Red Panda in images
Red Panda is one of the most delightful and charming forms of entertainment during breaks in basketball games and other events. Unfortunately, there was a mishap the other night at a WNBA game. Red Panda's unicycle had been damaged in transport and when the entertainer went up on it, she lost her balance and fell to the court. The result was a fractured of the wrist. Her team sent out a message: 'Thank you very much to all NBA, WNBA, Universities, media individuals and her ever supporting fans for your kindness and concern. Last night at Lynx/Fever she took a fall at the very beginning of the show, due to left paddle of her unicycle was damaged during transit, her left wrist was severely fractured at the same spot for the 2nd time. She was at the hospital for 11 hours last night. Greta and Sheridan, from Minnesota Lynx, stayed with her at the hospital the entire night for her procedure. She is very grateful. She is on her way home now and the Doctors in Minneapolis have recommended that as soon as she gets home, she meet with an orthopedic surgeon for the 2nd part of repair." Red Panda Red Panda Red Panda Red Panda Red Panda Red Panda Red Panda Red Panda Red Panda Red Panda Red Panda Red Panda Red Panda Red Panda
