Twin Red Panda cubs have died at Amazon World on the Isle of Wight, just days after they were born.

They arrived on the night of Tuesday, May 31, at the attraction near Arreton, at Newchurch.

Amazon World said: "Both cubs and (mum) Xiao-Xing appeared bright and strong after birth and we were pleased that both the cubs were seen in the correct position for suckling.

"Sadly one of the cubs passed away in the early hours of Thursday, June 2, at 2 days old.

"The cub, a little girl weighed in below the 100g expected birth weight of a baby pandas."

Mum Xiao was seen caring for her remaining cub and she appeared to be developing well, and was becoming more vocal.

But days later there was another sad development.

Amazon World said: "On the evening of June 12, Xiao became very distressed.

"It was apparent that sadly the second cub, also a little girl had passed away at 13 days old.

"Although Keepers try and prepare themselves for occasions like this it always comes as a huge blow and our staff are extremely upset by this loss."

Xiao is continuing to look for her lost cubs and the park says it will take time for her to settle.

Red Pandas are listed as endangered.