PANDAS ~ 2011 & 2013

gigi · **Posted:** Fri Jan 28, 2011 5:06 pm

The latest vet exam report: Friday, January 28
The cub had his usual vet exam yesterday. He is growing and looks great. His weight was 3.71 kg. His other measurements were: tip of nose to tail base 54 cm, neck girth 34 cm, chest girth 45 cm, and tail length 7 cm. Last night Lun Lun took him out of the nest box and into one of the adjacent dens. She and the cub slept there most of the night. This morning he was still there curled up in the remains of her bamboo. As expected, he is becoming more comfortable outside of the nest box, which is good, because soon he will be out and about with his mother.
Rebecca Snyder, PhD, Curator of Mammals

Mick · **Posted:** Fri Jan 28, 2011 8:50 pm

Well that explains the different cam view Gigi :smile:

gigi · **Posted:** Mon Jan 31, 2011 3:21 pm

Monday, January 31
Over the weekend we finally had the chance to give Lun Lun the opportunity to get some fresh air. The temperature rose above normal, to be in the 60s, so I thought that it would be a great time to open up the porch. One of the dens next to the nestbox area has an enclosed porch area, that we sometimes have the ability to give the pandas overnight during certain times of the year. Being that neither boy has access near this area right now, Lun has the ability to have access to it during the daytime. If the temperatures continue to be at least in the 50s, this change can continue. I am not sure how much she has enjoyed it though, as over the two days I never saw her actually go outside. She has looked out the door, and sat in the doorway to eat, but never took the steps out. Lun has also not taken the cub over into this den while the door is open, so he has yet to see or feel the sun, though I expect that the fresh air blowing into the building is doing good things for his little lungs.
Joseph T. Svoke, Carnivore Keeper III

gigi · **Posted:** Tue Feb 01, 2011 11:19 am

Watching Wee Lan nap and Lun walked by. My thought was how wonderful that he just sleeps right through that. Must have a full tummy! Within the next minute Lun returned, picked him up by the scruff of his neck. My thought was "never disturb a sleeping baby." Now a minute later she has laid him down and he is right back to sleep. Oh scratch that, she picked him up and has taken him into the adjoining den. So much for that nappie!!

Beth · **Posted:** Tue Feb 01, 2011 11:26 am

Thanks for the updates Gigi :flirty:

Beth · **Posted:** Wed Feb 02, 2011 6:12 pm

Wednesday, February 2 Update ...

:valthumbup:

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

gigi · **Posted:** Wed Feb 02, 2011 9:18 pm

When I checked in today he mostly was sleeping. And then he took a tour around the nest box. At one point I thought he was going to climb out.
Still no word on the naming contest...

Mick · **Posted:** Fri Feb 04, 2011 11:26 am

Beth · **Posted:** Fri Feb 04, 2011 6:17 pm

Thanks Mick :valhteye:

Our little sweetie!

Friday, February 4 Update ...

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

Beth · **Posted:** Mon Feb 14, 2011 1:57 pm

Expect The Unexpected at the 100 Day Giant Panda Cub Celebrationby Zoo Atlanta ~2/15/11~
Unprecedented event will feature a major celebrity appearance!

Lun Lun’s newest cub might be her third, but fans should not expect a re-run of previous naming celebrations. The only giant panda cub born in the U.S. in 2010 will be named on February 15, 2011, in an extraordinary event unlike any other ever hosted by Zoo Atlanta.

The 100 Day Giant Panda Cub Celebration will feature a surprise appearance by a major international celebrity. The event will continue with a morning of fun and fellowship for giant panda fans from around the world.

While the guest of honor – the 3-month-old cub – will not be present for the festivities, he is expected to make his public debut in late March or early April. In the meantime, fans can keep track of the cub on PandaCam as he learns to walk. Presented by EarthCam, PandaCam runs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on zooatlanta.org.

WHEN: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 ~ 8:00 a.m.
WHERE: Zoo Atlanta

Beth · **Posted:** Tue Feb 15, 2011 9:51 am

***BREAKING NEWS***
Officials at Zoo Atlanta and DreamWorks Animation SKG, have issued a joint announcement that the only giant panda cub born in the U.S. in 2010 has a name:
Po! :smile:

Beth · **Posted:** Thu Feb 17, 2011 9:38 am

Po is the name of Kung Foo Panda, and star Jack Black appeared at the naming ceremony. Kung Fu Panda 2 is soon to be released.

Kung Fu Panda star Jack Black speaks for real-life pandas in this video from the Kung Fu Panda DVD.

As part of the launch for the Kung Fu Panda DVD in Los Angeles, DreamWorks Animation and Conservation International announced a new partnership. DreamWorks will donate $1 million to Conservation International and its partners to jump start a new plan to save wild pandas in China. Pandas are one of the worlds most beloved and recognizable species but they are endangered, with wild panda numbers at a shocking 1,600.
Learn more and find how you can help at:

http://www.conservation.org/pandas

gigi · **Posted:** Thu Feb 17, 2011 9:46 am

I know it is about the money and the $1 million donation is fabulous. But part of me wanted something a little more classy with a reference to Atlanta like his siblings. Guess I will have to watch the Kung Fu Panda movies now.
Po, our chubby cubbie, is still off the charts on the

Mick · **Posted:** Fri Feb 18, 2011 2:28 am

Thanks for the updates. I'm going to school and with the time difference, I haven't looked at "Po" for over a week. I took a peek today and there was a bear laying there, a big bear......but just as adorable as ever! :valthumbup:

Beth · **Posted:** Fri Feb 18, 2011 11:24 am

Wednesday, February 16 Update...

Yesterday was a day of celebration at Zoo Atlanta and for the rest of the giant panda community. Lun Lun's latest cub has finally crossed the 100 day barrier and has received a name. With the help of Jack Black of Kung Fu Panda fame, the cub was given the name "Po". You would never have known that there was a celebration going on by looking at the little guy. Po was just treating this like any other work day. Wake up, pose for photos (no makeup), get a little breakfast, nap, get a little snack, nap, scoot around on the floor a while, and of course get another snack in. It's a rough job, but he's just the right panda for it. Lun Lun wouldn't comment on the name either as she was busy taking care of Po's numerous needs, eating bamboo, and getting a little nap time in for herself. On the keeper side of things, it sure is going be nice to call him something other than "the cub".
Kenn Harwood
Lead Keeper of Carnivores

gigi · **Posted:** Tue Feb 22, 2011 12:24 pm

Oh my gosh!
How did he get in there???? :zzzzz

Beth · **Posted:** Tue Feb 22, 2011 12:29 pm

Beth · **Posted:** Tue Feb 22, 2011 2:00 pm

Mick · **Posted:** Tue Feb 22, 2011 2:40 pm

What great photos Gigi and Beth! Thank you! I still haven't found out where the line starts to be Po's nanny.

gigi · **Posted:** Tue Feb 22, 2011 5:00 pm

Didn't he and Lun look so cozy in the hammock. :girlluv:

Did anyone see her move him?
I just got back from bird rehab - all okay there - and I see lil Po is back in the nest box just about crawling and trying to move that wall again.

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