India, May 16 -- The first giant panda born in Indonesia squirmed as veterinarians checked his hearing and eyesight and confirmed the furry cub was growing and healthy on Friday before his public debut later this month. Satrio Wiratama, nicknamed "Rio," can walk on his own, climbs on his mother and has started eating bamboo shoots. He has grown to 10 kilograms (22 pounds) at 169 days old.

Veterinarians are monitoring his development to determine how well he might adapt to the crowds when he debuts at Indonesian Safari Park outside the capital, Jakarta. "What's important to note is that all of Rio's senses are active; he has the ability to understand the environment, assess the situation, adapt to more people, and hear sounds, even in cer...