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.
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.
