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Author:  gigi [ Wed Dec 20, 2017 8:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: PANDAS ~ 2016 & 2017

Both sound like they are getting better. Thanks for the update, SWINWK!

Author:  SWINWK [ Fri Feb 16, 2018 12:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: PANDAS ~ 2016 & 2018

:1snowmancarrot: Msg. from National Zoo:

PANDA CAM VIEWERS: You may notice some changes in scenery on the Panda Cams over the next several weeks. Zoo staff are busy updating the Panda House murals!

Author:  gigi [ Fri Feb 16, 2018 12:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: PANDAS ~ 2016 & 2018

:biggrin:

Author:  Beth [ Thu Mar 01, 2018 7:08 pm ]
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:flirty:

Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Update 3/1

A team of our reproductive scientists, veterinarians and panda keepers performed an artificial insemination on giant panda Mei Xiang today, March. 1. Scientists and keepers had been closely monitoring Mei Xiang’s behavior and hormones since she began displaying behavioral changes Feb. 17, indicating she was almost ready to breed. Daily hormone reports showed Mei Xiang’s estrogen levels peaked Feb. 28, which means she was ovulating and able to become pregnant. Female giant pandas are only in estrus or able to become pregnant, for 24 to 72 hours each year. Paws-crossed! #PandaStory #WeSaveSpecies Friends of the National Zoo

Author:  SWINWK [ Fri Mar 02, 2018 3:47 am ]
Post subject:  Re: PANDAS ~ 2016 & 2018

:flirty: Oh, oh! I bet poor Tian Tian didn't have a go at it this year. They said he has been taking his food and toys to the howdy doody door, keeping an eye on her, just in case he got his chance!! :teehee:

Author:  gigi [ Fri Mar 02, 2018 10:23 am ]
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SWINWK wrote:
:flirty: Oh, oh! I bet poor Tian Tian didn't have a go at it this year. They said he has been taking his food and toys to the howdy doody door, keeping an eye on her, just in case he got his chance!! :teehee:
:15heartbeat: :15heartbeat:

Author:  SWINWK [ Wed Mar 07, 2018 8:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: PANDAS ~ 2016 & 2018

:flirty: The twins in Atlanta have completed the weaning/separation from Mom and will remain together!!

Jen W
March 7, 2018
The weaning process for Ya Lun and Xi Lun is now complete, and the girls are now living independently from Lun Lun. As you know from following our updates, this process started more than two weeks ago, with a gradual increase of time Lun Lun and the twins spent apart during the day and/or overnight. At first it was about six hours apart, and over the more than two-week period, increased to 20 hours apart before the cubs were housed fully independently. This is the same process all of Ya Lun’s and Xi Lun’s older siblings have experienced, and like their older siblings did, these twins did exceptionally well (as did Mom!).

For the time being we are housing them in such a way that they cannot see or hear each other. This will minimize any stress and also represents what would be observed in the wild. Over time, we will have opportunities to have Lun Lun and the twins be within visual/hearing reach of each other. In the meantime, the twins have not seemed fazed at all that their mom is not present, and we’re enjoying the opportunity to build our relationships with them and provide them with extra enrichment. You may notice that Lun Lun is vocalizing a bit more and walking around a bit more. This is because she is still producing some milk, and since she is no longer nursing, it will take her body a couple of weeks to completely stop producing milk and to reabsorb what milk she currently has. The first week is always a bit of adjustment for everyone, including the care team, as we now have three groups of giant pandas to work with, but this is where all of our training comes in handy. Thank you all for following along on this latest milestone for Ya Lun and Xi Lun!

For fun, here’s a photo of Ya Lun and Xi Lun almost exactly a year ago today (a year ago yesterday, to be exact). They grow up so fast!
Jen W.
Keeper III, Mammals

Author:  gigi [ Wed Mar 07, 2018 10:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: PANDAS ~ 2016 & 2018

:15heartbeat: :15heartbeat:

Author:  SWINWK [ Fri Jun 08, 2018 2:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: PANDAS ~ 2016 & 2018

:eggthumb: Bringing this over, because the video is of Tian Tian, who we so rarely see!! Wish they would show him more. Didn't bring the article over from some time ago about Mom, because it is the usual pregnancy vs puedo. Hopefully, a confirmation one way or another in the future ...

:flirty: Tian Tian Multitasking (Eating and Scratching)

Author:  SWINWK [ Fri Jun 22, 2018 2:41 am ]
Post subject:  Re: PANDAS ~ 2016 & 2018

We are a little closer to knowing. From the National Zoo:


Author:  Beth [ Fri Jun 22, 2018 8:03 am ]
Post subject:  Re: PANDAS ~ 2016 & 2018

:15heartbeat:

Author:  SWINWK [ Wed Jun 27, 2018 2:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: PANDAS ~ 2016 & 2018

Mei Xiang is currently in her den gorging herself on bamboo! She is really into it! :teehee:

Author:  gigi [ Wed Jun 27, 2018 5:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: PANDAS ~ 2016 & 2018

I reread the article you posted earlier and I didn’t expect her appetite to return until after delivery. Maybe she had a pseudo pregnancy. :girlcrazy:

Author:  SWINWK [ Wed Jun 27, 2018 7:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: PANDAS ~ 2016 & 2018

Gigi, I caught her in the actual den (the small room with bars) and I hope that it was a weak moment for her! It was awash in bamboo and nesting material. I think it's too early to determine if pregnant or pseudo. Or @ least I hope it's too early! I'm afraid if she is not pregnant this time, it will become the last attempt.

Author:  SWINWK [ Sat Jun 30, 2018 5:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: PANDAS ~ 2016 & 2018

:zzzzz Mei Xiang is on cam right now, asleep in her den full of nesting material!

Author:  gigi [ Sat Jun 30, 2018 6:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: PANDAS ~ 2016 & 2018

SWINWK wrote:
:zzzzz Mei Xiang is on cam right now, asleep in her den full of nesting material!
I haven't heard anything. I used to get notifications, but I don't recall receiving anything lately. Thanks for keeping us updated on Mei Xiang! :loveheart:

Author:  Beth [ Sat Jun 30, 2018 8:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: PANDAS ~ 2016 & 2018

:15heartbeat:

Author:  gigi [ Thu Jul 05, 2018 3:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: PANDAS ~ 2016 & 2018

Giant Panda Mei Xiang Will Not Give Birth
"A team of reproductive scientists, veterinarians and animal keepers at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute have determined that giant panda Mei Xiang (may-SHONG) will not give birth this year. She was experiencing a pseudopregnancy during the past several months."

Image


From the National Zoo

Author:  Beth [ Thu Jul 05, 2018 4:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: PANDAS ~ 2016 & 2018

:girlsad3:

Author:  bonbon [ Thu Jul 05, 2018 5:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: PANDAS ~ 2016 & 2018

Darn.... thanks for posting... no DC baby panda this year....
:girlsad3:

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