A pair of captive-born arctic wolf cubs has gained weight and made their public debut last Wednesday, 45 days after their birth in a polar wildlife park in Zhengzhou, the provincial capital of Henan in central China.
The opposite-sex twins are the province's first captive-born arctic wolf pair.
"The newly born arctic wolves are covered with black fur and as they grow, the black color fades little by little. Eventually as they enter adulthood, their fur would become white or grayish-white," said Hao Jixiang, one of the wildlife park's animal keepers.
The two cubs are going through their weaning period, when they are fed with meat puree. Once they are completely weaned, they can eat beef, chicken and other meat for protein.
Captive-born arctic wolf twin grow well in Zhengzhou park
Amid widespread opposition, U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed two executive orders on the so-called "reciprocal tariffs," imposing a 10-percent "minimum baseline tariff" and higher rates on certain trading partners.
Trump announced these tariffs in a speech in the White House Rose Garden, during which he also said a 25-percent tariff on cars and car parts imported into the U.S. will take effect on Thursday.
Many trading partners of the U.S. have previously expressed their opposition, saying that they will take countermeasures in response.
On Wednesday, President of the European Council Antonio Costa said the European Union must react in a "firm but smart manner" to the reciprocal tariffs.
"This is truly a major economic mistake for the United States and also for Europe and the entire world," Costa said.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the introduction of new U.S. tariffs would have heavy repercussions for Italian producers, adding that she did not rule out "adequate responses" to defend Italian products.
While stating that the UK is engaging in constructive talks to reach a broader economic prosperity deal with the U.S., British Prime Minister Keir Starmer also said that the country is prepared for all possible scenarios and will not rule out any possibilities
Trump imposes "reciprocal tariffs" amid widespread opposition
Trump imposes "reciprocal tariffs" amid widespread opposition
