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Jan 27, 2021

The National Zoo’s Giant Panda Cub Is Going Live Today

Having a rough week? Xiao Qi Ji will brighten that up Wednesday at 1 p.m. EST.

Oct 09, 2020

Okay, Fine. The National Zoo’s Baby Panda Is Cute Now

After making its furless, screeching internet debut in August, Mei Xiang’s cub has started to look increasingly like a giant panda in recent weeks.

Feb 03, 2016

Video: Baby Panda Bei Bei Munches On Solids

He really likes sweet potatoes.

Dec 01, 2015

You Can Say Hey To Bei Bei The Baby Panda Early

All you have to do is win the Smithsonian National Zoo’s Instagram contest.

Nov 11, 2015

Video: The National Zoo’s Baby Panda Takes His First Steps

2-month-old Bei Bei is making moves.

Sep 25, 2015

Surpise! The Baby Panda Has A Name Already And It Is Bei Bei

It was a surprise announcement made by Michelle Obama and China’s first lady Madame Peng Liyuan.

Aug 23, 2015

SECOND BABY PANDA BORN! Mei Xiang Delivers TWINS

Butterstick #2!!!! (National Zoo) After the euphoria of realizing that Mei Xiang gave birth to a new baby panda yesterday, the National Zoo made this announcement late last night, complete with the above photo: “We can confirm a second cub was born at 10:07. It appears healthy.” Indeed, there some speculation that Mei Xiang could have been pregnant with twins during yesterday’s afternoon press conference, with chief veterinarian Don Neiffer saying that they wouldn’t…

Aug 22, 2015

BABY PANDA IS HERE: Mei Xiang Gives Birth!

Via National Zoo Hooray!!!! Another Butterstick has arrived: The National Zoo Tweeted, “Panda cub born at 5:34pm live on panda cam.” On Thursday, the zoo announced that Mei Xiang was indeed pregnant, but estimated the baby could arrive early next week or in early September. But then Mei Xiang put them on alert just after 2 p.m.: Our panda team believes Mei Xiang is in labor! We’re hoping for a healthy cub. #PandaStory http://t.co/S7WWws1JTy…

Aug 19, 2015

PANDA BABY ALERT: Mei Xiang Appears To Be Pregnant

Based on the size of the fetus, Mei Xiang could give birth as early as next week, or early September.

 
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