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Yesterday, NBCWashington.com got exclusive access into the operating room during Butterstick's colonoscopy -- and there's good news: the big guy's got a completely clean bill of health.
The procedure will also help vets understand further how the panda bear's bamboo diet affects their digestive system.
While it's not the most glamorous thing in the world, 'Stick's big fluffy black ear blocking the scope monitor while his big tongue hangs out is fairly adorable. And don't feel too bad for Tai Shan -- according to a zoo official, after he woke up "there [was] apple treats, and pear treats, and plenty of bamboo."
Still no word on whether zoo officials brought him a milkshake and some comic books, though.
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So now the panda is going to associate having his hole plundered to a plate of snacks. The panda is going to want more...and who's going to give it to him? The next time the poor panda has some apple and pear treat, it will expect some tube loving.
No matter how famous I may ever become, do not show my ass on DCist!
".. unlike most herbivores, pandas do not rely heavily on the microbial degradation of plant material to fulfill their nutritional requirements."
-- Utilization of Bamboo by the Giant Panda
What a relief. Panda farts contain few greenhouse gases.