12/6/2007 #1

Giant pandas Tian Tian (front) and Mei Xiang spent their morning wrestling and playing in Washington D.C.’s first snow of the season at Smithsonian’s National Zoo, Thursday, Dec. 6. Giant pandas are native to central China where snow is common in the winter, allowing Tian Tian and Mei Xiang to feel right at home when snow starts to fall. Giant pandas are classified as endangered with an estimated 1,600 left in the wild.

Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
December 6, 2007

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12/6/2007 #2

Tai Shan, the 2-year-old giant panda cub at Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C. surveys the season’s first major snowfall from high in a tree in his exhibit. Giant pandas are native to central China where snow is common in the winter, making Tai Shan feel right at home when snow starts to fall. Giant pandas are listed as endangered with an estimated 1,600 left in the wild.

Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
December 6, 2007

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9/12/2007 #1

Tai Shan, the giant panda cub at Smithsonian's National Zoo

Photo credit: Meghan Murphy, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
September 12, 2007

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9/12/2007 #2

Tai Shan, the giant panda cub at Smithsonian's National Zoo

Photo credit: Meghan Murphy, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
September 12, 2007

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9/12/2007 #3

Tai Shan, the giant panda cub at Smithsonian's National Zoo

Photo credit: Meghan Murphy, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
September 12, 2007

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7/9/2006 #1

Tai Shan, the giant panda cub at Smithsonian’s National Zoo digs into a special frozen treat he received on his first birthday, July 9, 2006. His mother Mei Xiang looks on before joining him. The frozen treat, prepared by National Zoo nutritionists, was made of bamboo leaves, carrots, pears, beets, apples and a touch of apple juice suspended in ice. Thousands of visitors came to the Zoo to celebrate the cub’s birthday. Tai Shan and both his parents live at the Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat at the National Zoo.

Photo credit: Ann Batdorf, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
July 9, 2006

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7/9/2006 #2

Tai Shan, the giant panda cub at Smithsonian’s National Zoo shares a special frozen treat he received on his first birthday, July 9, 2006, with his mother Mei Xiang. Thousands of visitors came to the Zoo to celebrate the cub’s birthday, where he also received a new ball and pool from Fujifilm. Tai Shan and both his parents live at the Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat at the National Zoo.

Photo credit: Ann Batdorf, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
July 9, 2006

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7/9/2006 #3

Tai Shan, the giant panda cub at Smithsonian’s National Zoo explores a new pool he received from Fujifilm on his first birthday, July 9, 2006. He also enjoyed a special birthday frozen treat made for the occasion by National Zoo nutritionists. Thousands of visitors came to the Zoo to celebrate the cub’s birthday, which included talks with Zoo panda keepers and traditional Chinese music and dancing. Tai Shan and both his parents live at the Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat at the National Zoo.

Photo credit: Ann Batdorf, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
July 9, 2006

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6/11/2006 - #1

Tai Shan, the National Zoo’s giant panda cub, plays in a tree at his home at the Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat. The cub turns 1 year old on Sunday, July 9. To celebrate his first birthday, the National Zoo is hosting a public party on Sunday with traditional Chinese dancers and music, special birthday crafts and talks by panda staff. Tai Shan, whose name means “peaceful mountain” in Chinese, was conceived in 2005 through artificial insemination in a procedure performed by National Zoo scientists and veterinarians.

Photo credit: Ann Batdorf, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
June 11, 2006

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6/11/2006 - #2

Tai Shan, the National Zoo’s giant panda cub, plays in a tree at his home at the Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat. The cub turns 1 year old on Sunday, July 9. To celebrate his first birthday, the National Zoo is hosting a public party on Sunday with traditional Chinese dancers and music, special birthday crafts and talks by panda staff. Tai Shan, whose name means “peaceful mountain” in Chinese, was conceived in 2005 through artificial insemination in a procedure performed by National Zoo scientists and veterinarians.

Photo credit: Ann Batdorf, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
June 11, 2006

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5/20/2006

Tai Shan, the National Zoo’s giant panda cub, dangles from a tree at the Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat on May 20, 2006. The cub turns 1 year old on Sunday, July 9. Tai Shan, whose name means “peaceful mountain” in Chinese, was conceived in 2005 through artificial insemination in a procedure performed by National Zoo scientists and veterinarians.

Photo credit: Ann Batdorf, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
May 20, 2006

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5/14/2006

Tai Shan, the National Zoo’s giant panda cub, attempts to climb a tree at the Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat on May 14, 2006. The cub turns 1 year old on Sunday, July 9. Tai Shan, whose name means “peaceful mountain” in Chinese, was conceived in 2005 through artificial insemination in a procedure performed by National Zoo scientists and veterinarians.

Photo credit: Ann Batdorf, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
May 14, 2006

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4/30/2006

Tai Shan, the National Zoo’s giant panda cub, plays in his favorite tree at the Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat on April 30, 2006. The cub turns 1 year old on Sunday, July 9. Tai Shan, whose name means “peaceful mountain” in Chinese, was conceived in 2005 through artificial insemination in a procedure performed by National Zoo scientists and veterinarians.

Photo credit: Ann Batdorf, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
April 30, 2006

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3/27/2006 - #1

Tai Shan, the 8-month-old giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, enjoys a stalk of bamboo on Saturday, March 25. The cub weighs 40 lbs. and although he has been chewing on bamboo for a few months, he has only recently started eating it. Adult giant pandas eat up to 40 lbs. of bamboo each day. Tai Shan and his parents live at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo Credit: Ann Batdorf, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
March 25, 2006

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3/27/2006 - #2

Tai Shan, the 8-month-old giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, enjoys a stalk of bamboo on Saturday, March 25. The cub weighs 40 lbs. and although he has been chewing on bamboo for a few months, he has only recently started eating it. Adult giant pandas eat up to 40 lbs. of bamboo each day. Tai Shan and his parents live at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo Credit: Ann Batdorf, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
March 25, 2006

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2/12/2006 - #1

Tai Shan, the 7-month-old giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, romps in the snow with his mother, Mei Xiang, on Sunday, Feb. 12. This was the cub’s first time playing in the snow and they both enjoyed wrestling and rolling around. The cub and his parents live at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo Credit: Ann Batdorf, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Feb. 12, 2006

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2/12/2006 - #2

Tai Shan, the 7-month-old giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, romps in the snow with his mother, Mei Xiang, on Sunday, Feb. 12. This was the cub’s first time playing in the snow and they both enjoyed wrestling and rolling around. The cub and his parents live at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo Credit: Ann Batdorf, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Feb. 12, 2006

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2/12/2006 - #3

Tai Shan, the 7-month-old giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, romps in the snow with his mother, Mei Xiang, on Sunday, Feb. 12. This was the cub’s first time playing in the snow and they both enjoyed wrestling and rolling around. The cub and his parents live at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo Credit: Ann Batdorf, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Feb. 12, 2006

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2/12/2006 - #4

Tai Shan, the 7-month-old giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, romps in the snow with his mother, Mei Xiang, on Sunday, Feb. 12. This was the cub’s first time playing in the snow and they both enjoyed wrestling and rolling around. The cub and his parents live at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo Credit: Ann Batdorf, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Feb. 12, 2006

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1/9/2006 - #1

Tai Shan, the giant panda cub at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, turned 6 months old on Monday, Jan. 9, 2006. The 27-lb. cub spends most mornings exploring his outdoor yard, but is captivated by his indoor toys as well. Tai Shan and his parents live at the National Zoo's Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo credit: Ann Batdorf, Smithsonian's National Zoo
Jan. 7, 2005

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12/22/2005 - #1

Tai Shan, the giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, ventured outside for the first time this morning, Dec. 22, under the close eye of his mother, Mei Xiang. National Zoo staff also watched closely as the 5-month-old cub explored his outdoor exhibit yard, climbed on fallen trees and wrestled with his mother. Tai Shan and his parents live at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Dec. 22, 2005

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12/22/2005 - #2

Tai Shan, the giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, ventured outside for the first time this morning, Dec. 22, under the close eye of his mother, Mei Xiang. National Zoo staff also watched closely as the 5-month-old cub explored his outdoor exhibit yard, climbed on fallen trees and wrestled with his mother. Tai Shan and his parents live at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Dec. 22, 2005

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12/22/2005 - #3

Tai Shan, the giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, ventured outside for the first time this morning, Dec. 22, under the close eye of his mother, Mei Xiang. National Zoo staff also watched closely as the 5-month-old cub explored his outdoor exhibit yard, climbed on fallen trees and wrestled with his mother. Tai Shan and his parents live at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Dec. 22, 2005

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12/22/2005 - #4

Tai Shan, the giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, ventured outside for the first time this morning, Dec. 22, under the close eye of his mother, Mei Xiang. National Zoo staff also watched closely as the 5-month-old cub explored his outdoor exhibit yard, climbed on fallen trees and wrestled with his mother. Tai Shan and his parents live at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Dec. 22, 2005

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12/22/2005 - #5

Tai Shan, the giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, ventured outside for the first time this morning, Dec. 22, under the close eye of his mother, Mei Xiang. National Zoo staff also watched closely as the 5-month-old cub explored his outdoor exhibit yard, climbed on fallen trees and wrestled with his mother. Tai Shan and his parents live at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Dec. 22, 2005

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12/22/2005 - #6

Tai Shan, the giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, ventured outside for the first time this morning, Dec. 22, under the close eye of his mother, Mei Xiang. National Zoo staff also watched closely as the 5-month-old cub explored his outdoor exhibit yard, climbed on fallen trees and wrestled with his mother. Tai Shan and his parents live at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Dec. 22, 2005

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12/8/2005 - #1

Equipped with cameras and smiles, the general public got its first look at the National Zoo’s giant panda cub, Tai Shan, this morning during the cub’s public debut. Although he napped for part of his big day, Tai Shan, who was born on July 9, did come out of his den to play and explore his indoor exhibit. The National Zoo expects about 600 ticketed visitors each day to the cub’s exhibit. Tai Shan and his parents live at the Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Dec. 8, 2005

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12/8/2005 - #2

Equipped with cameras and smiles, the general public got its first look at the National Zoo’s giant panda cub, Tai Shan, this morning during the cub’s public debut. Although he napped for part of his big day, Tai Shan, who was born on July 9, did come out of his den to play and explore his indoor exhibit. The National Zoo expects about 600 ticketed visitors each day to the cub’s exhibit. Tai Shan and his parents live at the Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Dec. 8, 2005

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11/28/2005 - #1

Tai Shan, the giant panda cub at Smithsonian's National Zoo.

Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian's National Zoo
Nov. 28, 2005

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11/28/2005 - #2

Tai Shan, the giant panda cub at Smithsonian's National Zoo.

Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian's National Zoo
Nov. 28, 2005

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11/28/2005 - #3

Tai Shan, the giant panda cub at Smithsonian's National Zoo.

Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian's National Zoo
Nov. 28, 2005

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11/28/2005 - #4

Tai Shan, the giant panda cub at Smithsonian's National Zoo.

Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian's National Zoo
Nov. 28, 2005

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11/28/2005 - #5

Tai Shan, the giant panda cub at Smithsonian's National Zoo.

Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian's National Zoo
Nov. 28, 2005

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11/28/2005 - #6

Tai Shan, the giant panda cub at Smithsonian's National Zoo.

Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian's National Zoo
Nov. 28, 2005

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11/21/2005 - #1

The National Zoo’s 4-month-old giant panda cub, Tai Shan, climbs on the rocks in his exhibit after his 12th health exam this morning. National Zoo staff says Tai Shan is becoming more confident and competent in his movement, which allows him to explore the rocks in his indoor exhibit. Tai Shan now weighs 19.2 pounds and is 31.2 inches long. The cub and his parents live at the Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.

Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian's National Zoo
Nov. 21, 2005

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11/21/2005 - #2

Tai Shan, the 4-month-old giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, gets his teeth checked by Veterinarian Ellen Bronson (right) while Veterinarian Nancy Boedeker (center) and Assistant Curator Lisa Stevens (left) hold him. Tai Shan now weighs 19.2 pounds and is 31.2 inches long. He received his rabies vaccination during Monday’s health exam, which, along with his four previous canine distemper shots, completes his inoculations. Tai Shan and his parents live at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian's National Zoo
Nov. 21, 2005

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11/21/2005 - #3

Tai Shan, the National Zoo’s 4-month-old giant panda cub, nuzzles his mother Mei Xiang, following his 12th health exam Monday morning. National Zoo veterinarians say the cub now weighs 19.2 pounds and is 31.2 inches long. Tai Shan and his parents live at the Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C.

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11/10/2005 - #1

Nicole Meese, animal keeper at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, carries Tai Shan, the Zoo’s 4-month-old giant panda cub back to his den after his eleventh health exam this morning. He now weighs just over 17 pounds and measures 28.6 inches long. He received his fourth canine distemper shot during the exam. Tai Shan and his parents live at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Nov. 10, 2005

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11/10/2005 - #2

Tai Shan, the 4-month-old giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is prepared for his eleventh health exam this morning by the Zoo’s Chief Veterinarian Suzan Murray (left), Assistant Curator Lisa Stevens (center), and Veterinarian Carlos Sanchez (right). Tai Shan now weighs just over 17 pounds and measures 28.6 inches long. He received his fourth canine distemper shot during the exam. Tai Shan and his parents live at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Nov. 10, 2005

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11/10/2005 - #3

Tai Shan, the 4-month-old giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo has his paws and belly examined by Veterinarian Carlos Sanchez (center), while Chief Veterinarian Suzan Murray (left), Assistant Curator Lisa Stevens (right) help hold the increasingly active cub. He now weighs just over 17 pounds and measures 28.6 inches long. He received his fourth canine distemper shot during the exam. Tai Shan and his parents live at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Nov. 10, 2005

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11/10/2005 - #4

After returning to his den after his eleventh health exam this morning by Zoo staff this morning, Tai Shan, the 4-month-old giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo receives another thorough examination by his mother Mei Xiang. He now weighs just over 17 pounds and measures 28.6 inches long. He received his fourth canine distemper shot during the exam. Tai Shan and his parents live at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Nov. 10, 2005

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10/31/2005 - #1

Smithsonian’s National Zoo keeper Cathy Morvick holds giant panda cub Tai Shan during his 10th physical exam, which was held this morning. Tai Shan, nearly 4 months old, now weighs 15.5 pounds. The National Zoo’s three giant pandas live at the Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

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10/31/2005 - #2

Tai Shan, the nearly 4-month-old giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, weighs in at 15.5 pounds during his 10th exam held this morning. The National Zoo’s three giant pandas live at the Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

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10/31/2005 - #3

Smithsonian’s National Zoo veterinarian Carlos Sanchez listens to giant panda cub Tai Shan’s heart and lungs this morning during the cub’s 10th physical exam. The nearly 4-month-old cub was born on July 9, 2005, and now weighs 15.5 pounds. The National Zoo’s three giant pandas live at the Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

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10/31/2005 - #4

Smithsonian’s National Zoo keeper Cathy Morvick holds on to the rapidly growing Tai Shan, the Zoo’s giant panda cub. At this morning’s exam, the nearly 4-month-old Tai Shan weighed in at 15.5 pounds. The National Zoo’s three giant pandas live in the Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

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10/21/2005 - #1

Smithsonian’s National Zoo giant panda mother Mei Xiang checks on her cub Tai Shan after his ninth exam on Oct. 21, 2005. The cub, born on July 9, now weighs 14.1 pounds and is 27.1 inches long. The National Zoo’s three giant pandas live at the Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

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Oct. 21, 2005

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10/21/2005 - #2

Smithsonian’s National Zoo giant panda cub Tai Shan gets his head measured at his ninth exam on Oct. 21, 2005. The cub, born on July 9, now weighs 14.1 pounds and is 27.1 inches long. At the exam, Tai Shan received his third vaccine against canine distemper. The National Zoo’s three giant pandas live at the Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

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Oct. 21, 2005

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10/21/2005 - #3

Smithsonian’s National Zoo Chief Veterinarian Suzan Murray and Assistant Curator Lisa Stevens examine giant panda cub Tai Shan during his ninth exam on Oct. 21, 2005. The cub, born on July 9, now weighs 14.1 pounds and is 27.1 inches long. The National Zoo’s three giant pandas live at the Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

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Oct. 21, 2005

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10/21/2005 - #4

Smithsonian’s National Zoo Keeper Brenda Morgan holds giant panda cub Tai Shan as Chief Veterinarian Suzan Murray listens to his heart during his ninth exam on Oct. 21, 2005. The cub, born on July 9, now weighs 14.1 pounds and is 27.1 inches long. At the exam, Tai Shan received his third vaccine against canine distemper. The National Zoo’s three giant pandas live at the Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

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Oct. 21, 2005

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10/12/2005 - #1

The giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo had its eighth health exam this morning, Oct. 12, 2005. Assistant Curator Lisa Stevens measures the male cub while Chief Veterinarian Suzan Murray listens to its heart and lungs. The cub, born on July 9, now weighs 12.7 pounds and is 25.5 inches long. National Zoo staff also noted that the cub now has upper and lower incisor and canine teeth. The National Zoo’s three giant pandas live at the Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Oct. 12, 2005

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10/12/2005 - #2

The giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo had its eighth health exam this morning, Oct. 12, 2005. Chief Veterinarian Suzan Murray examines the cub’s mouth, including its new upper and lower incisor and canine teeth. The male cub, born on July 9, now weighs 12.7 pounds and is 25.5 inches long. The National Zoo’s three giant pandas live at the Zoo's Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Oct. 12, 2005

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10/12/2005 - #3

The National Zoo's chief veterinarian, Suzan Murray, carries the Zoo’s male giant panda cub to a table for its eighth health exam this morning, Oct. 12, 2005. The cub, born on July 9, now weighs 12.7 pounds and is 25.5 inches long. National Zoo staff also noted that the cub now has upper and lower incisor and canine teeth. The National Zoo’s three giant pandas live at the Zoo's Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Oct. 12, 2005

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10/4/2005 - #1

The 12-week-old giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is carried by Assistant Curator Lisa Stevens for a quick weight check this morning. The male cub, born July 9, now weighs 11.4 pounds. The cub and his parents live at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Oct. 4, 2005

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9/30/2005 - #1

The male giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is strong and healthy, according to National Zoo veterinarians who examined the cub on Sept. 30. The cub now weighs 11 pounds and is 24.7 inches long. National Zoo staff felt a ridge of teeth while examining the cub's mouth, which indicates his molars are beginning to come in. The cub and his parents live at the Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C.

Photo by: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Sept. 30, 2005

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9/30/2005 - #2

The male giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is strong and healthy, according to National Zoo veterinarians who examined the cub on Sept. 30. The cub now weighs 11 pounds and is 24.7 inches long. National Zoo staff felt a ridge of teeth while examining the cub's mouth, which indicates his molars are beginning to come in. The cub and his parents live at the Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C.

Photo by: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Sept. 30, 2005

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9/19/2005 - #1

Dr. Carlos Sanchez, veterinarian at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, checks the paws of the Zoo’s giant panda cub during a health exam Sept. 19, while Lisa Stevens, assistant curator, holds the cub. The 10-week-old cub now weighs 9.57 pounds and is 22.51 inches long. The National Zoo's three giant pandas live at the Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo Credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian's National Zoo
Sept. 19, 2005

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9/19/2005 - #2

National Zoo veterinarian Dr. Carlos Sanchez examines the giant panda cub’s eyes during a health exam on Sept. 19. The cub, born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo on July 9, now weighs 9.57 pounds and is 22.51 inches long. The cub and his parents live at the National Zoo's Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo Credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Sept. 19, 2005

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9/19/2005 - #3

The 10-week-old male giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo received his sixth health exam on Sept. 19. The cub, born on July 9, now weighs 9.57 pounds and is 22.51 inches long. The National Zoo’s three giant pandas live at the Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo Credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian's National Zoo
Sept. 19, 2005

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9/8/2005 - #1

The 8-week-old male giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo received its first vaccination this morning. Dr. Suzan Murray, chief veterinarian at the National Zoo, administers the vaccine while Brian McAndrews, animal keeper, helps hold the cub. The National Zoo’s three giant pandas live at the Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo by: Brenda Morgan, Smithsonian's National Zoo
Sept. 8, 2005

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8/30/2005 - #1

The National Zoo’s 7-week-old male giant panda cub received its fourth health exam this morning, Aug. 30. National Zoo Chief Veterinarian Suzan Murray (right) checks the cub’s ears, while Assistant Curator Lisa Stevens (center) holds the cub and Keeper Nicole Meese looks on. The cub, born on July 9, now weighs 6.2 pounds. National Zoo staff say the cub looks healthy and robust, and is developing well. The three giant pandas live at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo by: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Aug. 30, 2005

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8/30/2005 - #2

The National Zoo’s 7-week-old male giant panda cub received its fourth health exam this morning, Aug. 30. Dr. Suzan Murray, chief veterinarian at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, listens to the cub’s heart rate. The cub, born on July 9, now weighs 6.2 pounds. National Zoo staff say the cub looks healthy and robust, and is developing well. The three giant pandas live at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo by: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Aug. 30, 2005

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8/30/2005 - #3

The National Zoo’s 7-week-old male giant panda cub received its fourth health exam this morning, Aug. 30. The cub, born on July 9, now weighs 6.2 pounds. National Zoo staff say the cub looks healthy and robust, and is developing well. The three giant pandas live at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo by: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Aug. 30, 2005

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8/18/2005 - #1

Dr. Sharon Deem, a veterinarian at Smithsonian’s National Zoo, gets a close look at the Zoo’s giant panda cub, during its first health exam on Aug. 2. During this exam, Zoo staff determined the cub is a male, weighs 1.82 pounds and measures 12 inches long. He appears vigorous and healthy. The cub, which was born on July 9, lives at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat with its mother and father.

Photo credit: Laurie Perry, Smithsonian's National Zoo
Aug. 18, 2005

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8/18/2005 - #2

The male giant panda cub at the Smithsonian's National Zoo received its third health exam on Thursday, Aug. 18. The cub, born on July 9, now weighs 4.2 pounds and is 17 inches long. During the 14-minute health exam, National Zoo veterinarians also checked the cub's respiration and heart rate, and looked inside its mouth -- no teeth yet. The National Zoo's three giant pandas live at the Zoo's Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo credit: Laurie Perry, Smithsonian's National Zoo
Aug. 18, 2005

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8/18/2005 - #3

The male giant panda cub at the Smithsonian's National Zoo received its third health exam on Thursday, Aug. 18. The cub, born on July 9, now weighs 4.2 pounds and is 17 inches long. During the 14-minute health exam, (left to right) Lisa Stevens, assistant curator, and Dr. Suzan Murray and Dr. Sharon Deem, Zoo veterinarians, also checked the cub's respiration and heart rate, and looked inside its mouth -- no teeth yet. The National Zoo's three giant pandas live at the Zoo's Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo credit: Laurie Perry, Smithsonian's National Zoo
Aug. 18, 2005

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8/8/2005 - #1

The male giant panda cub at Smithsonian’s National Zoo received its second health exam on Monday, Aug. 8. Laurie Perry, an animal keeper, holds the 30-day-old cub while Dr. Sharon Deem, a Zoo veterinarian, exams the cub’s mouth with a pen light. The cub, born on July 9, now weighs 2.6 pounds, is 14.25 inches long and appears sturdy and healthy. The National Zoo’s three giant pandas live at the Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

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Aug. 2, 2005

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8/8/2005 - #2

The male giant panda cub at Smithsonian’s National Zoo received its second health exam on Monday, Aug. 8. The cub, born on July 9, now weighs 2.6 pounds, is 14.25 inches long and appears sturdy and healthy. The National Zoo’s three giant pandas live at the Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo credit: Courtesy of Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Aug. 8, 2005

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8/8/2005 - #3

The male giant panda cub at Smithsonian’s National Zoo received its second health exam on Monday, Aug. 8. The cub, born on July 9, now weighs 2.6 pounds, is 14.25 inches long and appears sturdy and healthy. The National Zoo’s three giant pandas live at the Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo credit: Courtesy of Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Aug. 8, 2005

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8/2/2005 - #1

Dr. Sharon Deem, a veterinarian at Smithsonian’s National Zoo, gets a close look at the Zoo’s giant panda cub, during its first health exam on Aug. 2. During this exam, Zoo staff determined the cub is a male, weighs 1.82 pounds and measures 12 inches long. He appears vigorous and healthy. The cub, which was born on July 9, lives at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat with its mother and father.

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Aug. 2, 2005

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8/2/2005 - #2

Dr. Sharon Deem, a veterinarian at Smithsonian’s National Zoo, gets a close look at the Zoo’s giant panda cub, during its first health exam on Aug. 2. During this exam, Zoo staff determined the cub is a male, weighs 1.82 pounds and measures 12 inches long. He appears vigorous and healthy. The cub, which was born on July 9, lives at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat with its mother and father.

Photo credit: Courtesy of Smithsonian National Zoo
Aug. 2, 2005

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8/2/2005 - #3

It’s a boy! The giant panda cub at National Zoo had his first health exam on Aug. 2, when National Zoo staff determined its gender, and checked its heart rate and weight. Weighing 1.82 pounds and measuring 12 inches long, the cub appears vigorous and healthy. It was quickly reunited with its mother, Mei Xiang. The cub, which was born on July 9, lives at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat with its mother and father, Tian Tian.

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Aug. 2, 2005

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8/2/2005 - #4

The National Zoo’s giant panda cub is growing and developing the familiar black and white markings of a giant panda, and it continues to be active and vocal—all indications of continued health. The cub was born on July 9, 2005 at 3:41 a.m. The cub, its mother Mei Xiang and father Tian Tian reside at the Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

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Aug. 2, 2005

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8/1/2005 - #1

Now three weeks old, the giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo takes a nap nestled in the arms of its mother, Mei Xiang. The National Zoo’s animal care staff have noted the cub’s frequent grunting, which is believed to correlate with nursing. National Zoo veterinarians are eagerly awaiting an opportunity to give the cub its first health examination and determine its gender. The cub and its parents, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, live at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

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August 1, 2005

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8/1/2005 - #2

Now three weeks old, the giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo takes a nap nestled in the arms of its mother, Mei Xiang. The National Zoo’s animal care staff have noted the cub’s frequent grunting, which is believed to correlate with nursing. National Zoo veterinarians are eagerly awaiting an opportunity to give the cub its first health examination and determine its gender. The cub and its parents, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, live at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Smithsonian’s National Zoo
August 1, 2005

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