Search
DCist Logo

healthy

All Stories

May 02, 2009

Even During Colonoscopy, Tai Shan Manages A Bit Of Cuteness

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. View more news videos at: http://www.nbcwashington.com/video. 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…

 
Terms of Use |WAMU Privacy Notice
WAMU 88.5 | American University RadioMailing Address: PO Box 98101 | Washington, DC 20090-8101
Station Address: 4401 Connecticut Ave, NW | Washington, DC 20008 |
Combined Federal Campaign (CFC): #91855
© 2026 All Rights Reserved.