STAFF at Paradise Park at Hayle are thrilled at the birth of twin Red Pandas, which many workers were able to watch live on the park's new webcam.

Director Alison Hales said: “For the first time this year we have sound on our webcam, and it is proving fascinating and helping us understand what is going on in the den. The webcam is on our new website so everyone can take a peek to see what is happening. Many staff stayed up all night on the 26th/27th, and were rewarded by seeing the birth of the first cub at 5.50am and the second at 7.50am.”

The parents are Jai-Li, which means beautiful, who was born on June 28, 2011 and came to Paradise Park in 2012 to join Lang-Za, who was born at Marwell Zoo on June 16, 2006 and arrived at the Park back in December 2008.

“Mum and the cubs are doing very well," said Alison. "We also have a big screen so visitors can see live pictures direct from the den. The cubs will spend up the three months inside before venturing outside.”

Recent data suggests that Red Panda population numbers may be as low as 2,500, due to continuous loss of habitat and wildlife trading. The existing population is expected to experience additional declines of ten per cent every ten years. You can find out more about ongoing conservation work by visiting www.redpandanetwork.org.

To get a glimpse of what's going on at Paradise Park go to http://paradisepark.org.uk/events-and-news/webcams/