Giant Pandas at the National Zoo

[Kris G.]

From FB-

Write your congressional rep to save the Baby Panda Cam

Never mind about that FHA loan you're waiting on going into limbo, or that gun permit you applied for getting shot down. The federal government shuttering that's looming on Oct. 1 unless Democrats and Republicans get it together could have a far more dreadful impact: Baby Panda Cam is on the chopping block. If you can't get through the day without a peek at Butterstick II's progress at the National Zoo, you may have to find an alternate source of cuteness. The camera operation is run by volunteers, and it's still up in the air whether they'll be allowed to carry on in the event Congress grinds the government to a halt. Don't plan a trip to D.C. for a live fix, either. "The panda house will definitely be closed," said a zoo spokeswoman. [Source]

[Kris G.]

       

http://youtu.be/ArSn8Jq5hkA

                                                     
                            

                

[Annette]

Cute panda baby!

[MAK]

Noisy little one! 

[Kris G.]

The cub turns 100 days old soon and people can now vote everyday for a new name. Link at bottom of video:

http://youtu.be/WGQTnnJ5OTQ

[Dumpsterkitty]

Bao Bao was just play-eating her 'boo...she's growing up!

[Kris G.]

Bao Bao was just play-eating her 'boo...she's growing up!

What a sweet picture!  All the Panda babies are growing too fast!

[Kris G.]

Bao Bao cuddling with Mommie!  By DoxieMom

2014-02-26 Awww, Bao Bao Hugs and Rubs her Mommie

[Kris G.]

Bill and I went to the National Zoo in April to see the Panda family and all Bao Bao did was sleep!  Look at her now!

2014-06-17 "Tub Cub" Bao Bao "Helps" Mei with her Fruitcicle

[Kris G.]

Last night and this AM, Mei Xiang was artificially inseminated with sperm from her mate, Tian Tian, and Hui Hui, resident at the Wolong Panda Research Center in China!

http://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/giantpandas/

[Dumpsterkitty]

Last night and this AM, Mei Xiang was artificially inseminated with sperm from her mate, Tian Tian, and Hui Hui, resident at the Wolong Panda Research Center in China!

http://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/giantpandas/

Wow! I can't believe it's been 2 years since Bao Bao was born!

[Kris G.]

Paws crossed!   

http://dcist.com/2015/08/panda_baby_alert_mei_xiang_appears.php

[Dumpsterkitty]

Paws crossed!   

http://dcist.com/2015/08/panda_baby_alert_mei_xiang_appears.php

Amazing!

National Zoo press release
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/publications/pressmaterials/pressreleases/press-release.cfm?id=2705

[carly]

From the National Zoo:

Our panda team believes Mei Xiang is in labor! She is restless, having contractions, body licking and remains in her den—all behaviors consistent with an imminent birth. We are monitoring Mei very closely through the web cams and are hoping for a healthy cub. It could take several hours or longer for Mei to give birth. If you tune in to the panda cams you can watch along with our panda team.

[Kris G.]

From the National Zoo:

Our panda team believes Mei Xiang is in labor! She is restless, having contractions, body licking and remains in her den—all behaviors consistent with an imminent birth. We are monitoring Mei very closely through the web cams and are hoping for a healthy cub. It could take several hours or longer for Mei to give birth. If you tune in to the panda cams you can watch along with our panda team.

    Hope everything goes OK for Mei!