Two cubs of the giant panda Xidou lay on the ground enjoying delicious food at the Shenshuping giant panda base of Wolong National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 17, 2025. A giant panda birthday season event, hosted by the China Conservation and Research Center for Giant Panda, was held here on Thursday. The much-anticipated giant pandas, including Fubao and Xiao Qiji, met the public and enjoyed delicacies such as carrots, watermelons, etc. (Xinhua/Xue Chen)