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The David M. Rubenstein Family Giant Panda Habitat at the Smithsonian National Zoo is a state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor exhibit designed to replicate the pandas' natural habitat in China. The zoo's pandas, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, have lived there, on lan from the China Wildlife Conservation Association, since 2000. Their first male cub, Tai Shan, was born in 2005 and returned to China in 2010. Their first female cub, Bao Bao, was born in 2013, and then their second male cub, Being Bei, followed in 2015. The first Giant pandas arrived at the National Zoo as a gift by the government of China following President Richard Nixon's 1972 visit.
The National Zoological Park, commonly known as the National Zoo, a part of the Smithsonian Institution, was founded in 1889. The Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute cares for about 1,800 animals representing 300 species. The 163-acre urban park that houses the main campus was drawn up by Samuel Langley, third Secretary of the Smithsonian; William William T. Hornaday, noted conservationist and head of the Smithsonian's vertebrate division; and Frederick Law Olmsted, the premier landscape architect of his day, and opened tot he public in 1891.
I kept telling him to hurry up and stop licking at his fur before mama comes and gets it! *** Attribution: Smithsonianâs National Zoo
The Good of the Hive, a mural by Matthew Willey, on the Great Ape House includes 353 honeybees (351 female worker bees, one drone bee and one queen bee), a hover fly, a rusty patch bumble and a cicada killing wasp.
The National Zoological Park, commonly known as the National Zoo, a part of the Smithsonian Institution, was founded in 1889. The Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute cares for about 1,800 animals representing 300 species. The 163-acre urban park that houses the main campus was drawn up by Samuel Langley, third Secretary of the Smithsonian; William William T. Hornaday, noted conservationist and head of the Smithsonian's vertebrate division; and Frederick Law Olmsted, the premier landscape architect of his day, and opened tot he public in 1891.
You know about herds, flocks and prides. Did you know there are animal-specific names for poop?
Elephant Poop = Boli
Insect Poop = Frass
Cow Poop = Cow Pie
Farm Animal Poop = Manure
Otter Poop = Spraint
Hippo and Rhino Poop = Dung
Seabird and Bat Poop = Guano
@smithsonianzoo Giant pandas Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and Xiao Qi Ji will leave for China by mid-November. Make sure to plan your visit (link in profile) or tune in online to the Giant Panda Cam for your panda fix. đź đź đź
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As part of the terms of the Zooâs current Giant Panda Cooperative Research and Breeding Agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association, Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and their cub, Xiao Qi Ji, will return to China by Dec. 7 when the agreement ends. The Zoo entered into this agreement in Dec. 2000 when Mei Xiang and Tian Tian arrived at the Zoo.
My husband said something about Bei Bei when I showed him this picture, and Bei turned around right away!! LOL
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The two Andean bear cubs, Tremarctos ornatus (also known as the spectacled bear), that were born at the Smithsonianâs National Zoo in mid-January are getting ready for two big events: receiving their names May 19 and making their public debut May 22.
After months of seclusion in their indoor den with mother Billie Jean, the two curious cubs have slowly ventured farther into their indoor enclosure, graduated to a few trips outdoors to explore their yards and are gearing up to make their public debut. However, they are in need of fitting names, and the Zoo is asking the public to weigh in on the selection. Though both cubs are similar in size and coloring, their facial markings are quite distinct, so they can be easily distinguished. The male has much more pronounced âeyebrowsâ or spectaclesâhe has a lot more light-colored hair in the area around his eyes than does his sister.
âThe cubs are extremely playful and not at all shy,â said acting Andean bear curator Craig Saffoe. âThey seem to like showing off for the keepers. They like to wrestle with each other, or their motherâbut they never win that match. They are incredibly endearing to watch; I think visitors will be captivated with them.â
Starting today, the public can vote online (http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/Amazonia/Exhibit/AndeanBears/name_vote.cfm) for one of four names (each) that the Andean bear keepers, volunteers and the embassies of Peru and Venezuela (countries in which Andean bears are found) have provided for these cubs. Polls will remain open until Monday, May 17.
The winning names will be announced May 19 via the Zoo's Facebook and Twitter.
The Good of the Hive, a mural by Matthew Willey, on the Great Ape House includes 353 honeybees (351 female worker bees, one drone bee and one queen bee), a hover fly, a rusty patch bumble and a cicada killing wasp.
The National Zoological Park, commonly known as the National Zoo, a part of the Smithsonian Institution, was founded in 1889. The Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute cares for about 1,800 animals representing 300 species. The 163-acre urban park that houses the main campus was drawn up by Samuel Langley, third Secretary of the Smithsonian; William William T. Hornaday, noted conservationist and head of the Smithsonian's vertebrate division; and Frederick Law Olmsted, the premier landscape architect of his day, and opened tot he public in 1891.