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Ya Lun and Xi Lun Together Inside & Outside 12-14-20 za together inside and out.jpg ^ click 2X biggest, then go to return arrow on top left screen, back to post ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2020-12-24_015014.jpg ^ click 2X biggest, then go to return arrow on top left screen, back to post Heather R Decemb...

2020-12-24_014908.jpg ^ click 2X biggest, then go to return arrow on top left screen, back to post Adrianna L. December 16, 2020 If anyone has a sibling, they know how much they love them, but oh can they get on your nerves! Watching the Ya Lun and Xi Lun play this week has been a source of many la...

2020-12-15_153203.jpg ^ click 2X biggest, then go to return arrow on top left screen, back to post Michelle E. December 11, 2020 Jackie the red panda joined us less than a month ago, but it already feels like we’ve known him forever! He has settled right in and seems very comfortable in his habitat...

2020-12-15_153253.jpg ^ click 2X biggest, then go to return arrow on top left screen, back to post Adrianna L. December 7, 2020 Hi everyone! My name is Adrianna, and I am somewhat new around here. Way back when, in 2015, I was an intern with the Carnivore and Panda Team and now I’m back! I joined t...

EFFECTIVE MONDAY, NOV. 23: As a public health precaution due to COVID-19, all Smithsonian museums will temporarily close. We are not announcing a reopening date at this time and will provide updates on our websites and social media. 2020-12-19_003413.jpg :rh: :pan: ^ click 2X biggest, scroll up & d...

:vid: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/pandastory-feisty-xiao-qi-ji = 23 seconds ^< 2020-12-18_235259.jpg ^ click bigger, then go to return arrow on top left screen, back to post q. :( it seemed to hurt Mama Mei's feelings, maybe Xiao teething bothering him, or was feeling his giant-ness toda...

:vid: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/pandastory-xiao-qi-ji-move = 45 seconds ^< 2020-12-18_231247.jpg < :hug: ^ click 2X biggest, then go to return arrow on top left screen, back to post #PandaStory: Xiao Qi Ji Is On The Move Dec. 11, 2020 This update was written by assistant curator of gia...

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/news/smithsonians-national-zoo-and-conservation-biology-institute-extends-giant-panda-agreement ^< :vid: Mama Mei Xiang = 37 seconds / :vid: Daddy Tian = 1.38 min. :vid: A Feisty Xiao Qi Ji = 22 seconds A Feisty Xiao Qi Ji {< see Dec. 18, 2020 Description & this video is ...

cont... 2020-12-14_185954.jpg :hug: ^ click 2X biggest, then go to return arrow on top left screen, back to post ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/look-back-panda-cub-xiao-qi-jis-exciting-november {several review photos and videos} ^< A Look Back At Panda Cub Xiao Qi Ji's Excitin...

:vid: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/pandastory-xiao-qi-ji-takes-his-first-steps = 37 seconds Video ^< 2020-12-14_190316.jpg :hooray: ^ click bigger, then go to return arrow on top left screen, back to post #PandaStory: Xiao Qi Ji Takes His First Steps Dec. 04, 2020 This update was written ...

2020-12-04_004519.jpg :hi: Jackie ^ click 2X biggest, then go to return arrow on top left screen, back to post Heather R November 30, 2020 The Zoo is abuzz with excitement about the arrival of our new red panda, Jackie! Zoo Atlanta teammates and guests alike are already enamored with him. Idgie wil...

2020-12-04_004449.jpg ^ click 2X biggest, then go to return arrow on top left screen, back to post Michelle E. November 23, 2020 Lately I’ve been writing about panda-related research: why giant pandas may have their particular black-and-white patterning and how their eye patches may function as a w...

48 second :vid: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/pandastory-new-field-trip-destination = New Field Trip Destination ^< 2020-12-03_232850.jpg :huggie: ^ click 2X biggest, then go to return arrow on top left screen, back to post #PandaStory: A New Field Trip Destination Nov. 25, 2020 2020-12-03...

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/news/his-name-xiao-qi-ji = 2.52 min. :vid: Name Reveal~ His Name Is Xiao Qi Ji ^< 2020-12-03_234253.jpg :hug: ^ click bigger, then go to return arrow on top left screen, back to post 2020-12-03_234242.jpg :bravo: ^ click bigger, then go to return arrow on top left screen,...

1 minute :vid: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/pandastory-big-milestones-ahead < 3rd Vet Exam Adorable & Sounds ^< 2020-12-03_233840.jpg :grhug: ^ click 2X biggest, then go to return arrow on top left screen, back to post #PandaStory: Big Milestones Ahead Nov. 20, 2020 This update was writte...

2020-11-17_212003.jpg ^ click 2X biggest, then go to return arrow on top left screen, back to post Michelle E. November 13, 2020 Last week, I wrote an update about how research has shown that giant pandas have the ability to distinguish between even very subtly different eye markings, and so may be...

Public Can Vote To Name Smithsonian’s National Zoo Giant Panda Cub Nov. 16, 2020 2020-11-17_200139.jpg :rh: :pan: ^ click 2X biggest, then go to return arrow on top left screen, back to post The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is asking the public to help name the male...

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/top-10-precious-panda-cub-moments < Videos :vid: here to review these October Moments again Top 10 Precious Panda Cub Moments Nov. 06, 2020 October was an exciting month for the Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s giant panda cub! His eyes and ears opened, mother Me...

#PandaStory: 11 Weeks Old Nov. 05, 2020 This update was written by Laurie Thompson, assistant curator of giant pandas. 2020-11-10_004910.jpg ^ click bigger, then go to return arrow on top left screen, back to post :vid: ^< https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/pandastory-11-weeks-old < 59 second ...

2020-11-09_233624.jpg ^ click 2X biggest ~ after clicking to view click return arrow top left back to post Michelle E. November 6, 2020 People often ask us how to tell Ya Lun and Xi Lun apart, and our go-to answer is to look at their eye markings. Xi Lun has very distinctive eye markings which turn...

2020-11-09_233557.jpg :grhug: ^ click 2X biggest ~ after clicking to view click return arrow top left back to post Danica W November 2, 2020 Happy Monday, everyone! It is with bittersweet feelings that I share today is my last panda update, and I’m headed for a new adventure up north. Since becomin...

:vid: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/pandastory-pumpkins-and-snack-o-lanterns 51 second video [/color] {cubbie exploring his whole new world, then in his mountain crib while Mama eats, then cuddle nursing :huggie: } ^<< 2020-11-03_004032.jpg ^ click bigger , then go to return arrow on top l...

:vid: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/pandastory-quiet-and-calm-cub 58 second video = Cub goes around in circles, and then plays back at Mama's licking tongue, {so adorable} before below update of brief opportunity to take him for weighing & measuring > ^<< 2020-11-03_000713.jpg ^ click 2X b...

cont. photos from above 9 weeks old video ^ 10-29-20 cub 9 weeks.jpg ^ click 2X biggest, then go to return arrow on top left screen, back to post q. I so remember the precious cubbies scooting and working those widdle legs up & down, & side to side in order to travel/& strengthen them :rh: :pan: 10-...

:vid: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/pandastory-nine-weeks-old < 9 Weeks Old Video ~ 40 seconds ^< 2020-10-29_220024.jpg ^ click 2X biggest, then go to return arrow on top left screen, back to post #PandaStory: Nine Weeks Old :grhug: Oct. 26, 2020 This update was written by Asia Trail curat...

2020-10-29_184931.jpg ^ click 2X biggest ~ after clicking to view click return arrow top left back to post Amanda D. October 26, 2020 The giant panda care routine consists of one person in the morning for roughly half an hour before the second person comes in. The opening shift team member makes su...

2020-10-29_185038.jpg ^ click 2X biggest ~ after clicking to view click return arrow top left back to post Danica W October 21, 2020 Over the past three years as a member of the Giant Panda Care Team, I’ve really gotten to know the pandas here at Zoo Atlanta and all of their quirky traits. All bear...

cont. from post just above ^ 2020-10-22_231009.jpg ^ click 2X biggest, then go to return arrow on top left screen, back to post q. I think this little guy :pan: loves going to the Doctor, he looks so sweet in these { ^ above included previous post} photos & video! :wub: & he is now officially as lon...

:vid: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/pandastory-second-veterinary-exam 1.25 minutes ^< 2020-10-22_231146.jpg ^ click bigger, then go to return arrow on top left screen, back to post #PandaStory: Second Veterinary Exam Oct. 22, 2020 [/size] This update was written by Laurie Thompson, assista...

Hi & :ty: Bev, So glad you got to see them = Cool Daddy Yang loves to have fun as much the the Cubs, the Luns are getting so big, I'm glad there are 2, to recognize them quickly, and they stay pretty close to each other ~~ and still are so playful together. Little Nat'l Cubbie is 60 days old 40 days...