Is that Andy Divine in the clip? Aka as "Jingles P. Jones"?? (Just saw him in "Liberty Valance". Splendid John Wayne/James Stewart vehicle.) They don't make stuff like that any more...

Yes, it's Andy Devine!

Love the frog picture!  But I don't ever remember Froggy the Gremlin.  ???

The Giant Panda cub will be 100 days old on Feb. 15th and then he will be given his name!



Wednesday, February 2
Yesterday while I was collecting behavioral data on Lun Lun and her cub, I saw a few moments of play-fighting. Play-fighting is the most common type of play exhibited by young giant pandas, and it has been an interest of mine for many years. Play-fighting is what it sounds like – play behavior that resembles fighting. In giant pandas, this takes the form of wrestling, biting, paw swatting, and chasing. It’s also sometimes referred to as rough and tumble play. You have probably seen dogs, cats, or even children (usually boys) engage in this kind of play. The boys comment isn’t a joke. Play-fighting is more common in young males of some species than it is in young females. This is true for humans and giant pandas. Lun Lun’s new cub is a male. So, I am not surprised to see the early development of play-fighting in him. And I look forward to seeing a lot more of it in the coming months. Play, especially between mother and offspring, is my favorite behavior to watch. I think most people feel the same. Get ready. We have a lot of enjoyable play watching to come!
Rebecca Snyder, PhD
Curator of Mammals

Friday, February 4
The cub had his exam yesterday and he weighed 4.55 kg. He’s been working hard lately at getting all four of his paws underneath him so that he can stand up. He took some time during his most recent exam to practice. He’s not stable, but he is making good progress on this goal and will soon be an accomplished walker. During the exam, vet staff noted small bumps along his gums, which means his teeth will likely erupt very soon. 
Megan Wilson, Ph.D.
Assistant Curator of Mammals

So precious, how do those little cubs not get smooshed under the bigger bears? Nature is incredible! 

Sure is, MAK!  I've wondered the same thing.

I love how cute Hope is with the cubs!  Lily sure has her paws full!!

New video of Lily and all the cubs posted Feb. 2nd.

February 02, 2011 - Lily's Den - Views of the cubs!

1st egg is here!!

What a gorgeous picture!  Thanks for sharing!

Makes me sick!  All so senseless. 

Congratulations to B-B!

And now for the bad news. There will be no Pepsi Refresh Project for February and March, and when it returns in April, there won't be a category for animals. There will, however, be a new Pepsi Challenge. This is a different contest with its own set of rules, yet to be announced. Hopefully it will be similar to the Pepsi Challenge 2 years ago that awarded cash prizes to the top 200 to receive votes.

So sorry to hear that there won't be an opportunity to make Rosemary a winner too. But I'm so happy that B-B was one of the winners this month!  from all the kids who will benefit with a new playground!                                                     
                                                                 

Wonderful news!!

B-B's up to 8th place as we near the deadline!  Thanks to all who voted! 

Good job, MAK!   

A follow-up to the story posted today on WHAM news:

1/31/11 12:45 PM

Rochester, N.Y.- Two local teenagers who helped save a teen being attacked at the Calkins Road Wegmans last week will be honored Tuesday night at the Monroe County Legislature meeting.

Mustafa Said and Christopher Patino will receive certificates of proclamation as well as an American flag for their actions on January 25.

Kevin Minemier, 18, is accused of stabbing Nicole Bean several times inside the store. He is charged with attempted murder and assault.

Said and Patino were shopping in the store at the time. Police say when the teens heard the victim’s screams, they fought with Minemier and took the knife from him.

 

Today is the last day. Every vote counts!

Yes it does, I voted. Looks like Kris's playground has a good chance of winning. It's times like this I wish we could vote more than once to help Rosemary move up.  

Yes, last day to vote and B-B's looking good for being awarded some of the money!  Maybe Rosemary will be in next month's contest so we can get another win there! 

[9th and 26th. Keep voting!!]

Only 2 days left to vote

9th and 26th. Keep voting!!

In all honesty, the horses are probably out of it (for this month), but the playground has a good chance of staying in the top 10 IF WE DON'T LET UP!

Thanks for posting this, Shaky!  Yes, please keep voting!!