Bai Yun explores her exhibit during December's snow day.
Gao Gao was also on exhibit that day. After the keeper had replenished his food and cleaned his exhibit, he went on a “hunt” for his herbivore biscuits as well as the yams, carrots, and apples. He seemed to climb under and even on top of his hammock to find his tasty treats. I also observed him climbing to the very top of the mock panda den to sit and have lunch, just as I’ve seen little Yun Zi do. Like father, like son!
Finally, once the sun started to go down and the Zoo was closing, both Bai Yun and Gao Gao went inside their bedrooms for a nice nap, which is always a great ending to a great day at Panda Trek.
Alyssa Medeiros is a panda narrator at the San Diego Zoo. Read her previous post, Panda Enrichment.
So when is Yunz Zi going to be out again?
Moderator’s note: There is no set schedule at this time.
The newest Blog tells you who, why and when information that will help you understand. I think now would be a good time to take the Panda Crew to the Panda Cafe—Hau Mei’s, for lunch. Perhaps they will bring the Pandas wirth them and we can all have fun.
I found a picture you can use to see Su Lin’s baby. It is the picture of Yun Zi as a small one shown in the referred blog. He looks just like Yunnie there. He has the same sit, and the same eyes, and the same fuzziness. It is remarkable. Although I know, after many months of watching the baby videos, that many look alike, there are certain aspects of their poses or their eyes or their serious faces, or their noses, that one can only duplicate with another baby of similar kinship.I was amazed when I saw that Pic of Yunnie..I am convinced now more than ever that genes do not lie. Looks are family!!
Regardless human or animal.
In case no one ever noticed- Gao Gao eats on one side and then switches and eats on the other side. Could that be because he has tooth problems? And if so that is pretty smart! Also our Yunnie eats mostly on the left. And also he loves his food like his papa. Bai yun of course because she is a female eats always with her right hand but has often a group of food in her left and she switches tht around. Fascinating!
I have observed, over the years, that Lun Lun is left pawed. She mostly eats with her left paw. I think her cubs are right pawed – maybe the mirror affect (or is effect?).
Moderator, Virginia and Paula…..I am not sure if what I have on my extra screen is live or not, but the information you guys gave was fascinatiing. If I am live Bai Yun is on the “Stone Throne”—oops make that in the “baby hammock” now. She was pacing around first—and it looked like her Pre-Feedding Power Walk. As she lays across the Hammock her hind feet are on each side of it at one end, and front paws and head off the front- as the camera shows. She is panting While posing for pictures, and now is ready for her nap. I just wish we still had the post card funtion (which we will soon hopefully), so I could capture a photo of her in the hammock. Somebody asked recently in a comments section if she used the hammock-the answer from my point of view is “She sure does”.
Moderator’s note: Panda Cam is always “live.”
If we had a “Funny Bear Of The Day” to award–Bai Yun would be my pick for today…..but I am not sure if we are live or seeing stuff from another day.
Many panda cam viewers would like to know what has happened to Yun Zi. We are not worried but it has been quite a long time, over 50 days. We would love to see him! Panda cam viewers all agreed that there should be one more camera so we are able to see Yun Zi. Many people were going to visit the zoo but cancelled due to the absence of Yun Zi. Also, many donors for the panda facilities agreed not to contribute due to the poor panda cam options. They were disappointed that panda cam viewers were not able to remotely zoom, pan, and choose which panda to watch. I hope you take these items into consideration. Thank you.
I did see Yun Zi on Exhibit in Jan when I visited, so it has not been 50 days since he was visible.
I have to disagree. The panda cam is so very much improved! San Diego Zoo has done a wonderful job bringing the pandas to viewers!
I love the new cameras. I also like that we are getting to see Gao Gao more, and of course love Ms. Bai Yun watching. Looking forward to spring estrus. Hoping that maybe they have one more cub. And after looking at Rita’s recent photos, it looks like Yun Zi is having fun exploring in the back.
I just feel so blessed that we have this unique window into these amazing animals. It has motivated me to visit the local zoos in my area.
Thanks again for all the cameras you offer us.
Moderator’s note: You are very welcome, Dia. We hope you continue to enjoy these unique glimpses!
I love the new HD cams!! No complaints.
Yun Zi is visible if you go to the zoo. You can see into his exhibit from the moving walkway. Gao was also in this location for a very long time. Now we get to see papa out front.
The zoo is doing all they can to bring us the latest and greatest. What an improvement over the old cams!!
And I certainly am not going to cancel my Panda Palooza trip!!! I can still see the little man and my camera has zoom!!
You just have got to love Bai Yun
We cannot really say that the Panda PAWS ARE JUST PAWS. THEY ARE A LOT LIKE HANDS IF ONE IS ASSUMING THUMB ETC..UNLIKE OTHER ANIMALS. iS THERE AN ANIMAL OTHER THAN PANDA THAT HAS THAT FACILITY\?
Moderator’s note: Lots of animals have thumbs (think most primates); red pandas and moles have an elongated wristbone that can act like a thumb and is sometimes called a pseudothumb.
are these pre-estrus behaviours which is why you are excited or were you excited to see her move about or just exicted that she was doing panda things?
Maybe she thought she was impressing Newt was supposedly got a behind the scenes tour (yunnie said he had to behave)
And did Newt comply with Yunior’s orders??? Forgive me for all of the questions….I have been absent due to illness. Who-or what is Newt????
Moderator’s note: Newt Gingrich visited our Zoo the other day.
Thank You-I am really way behind.
Bai Yun and Gao Gao are something, isn’t they? Looks like Bai is getting ready for Gao in her own way and time. And Gao is getting ready for Bai in his own way and time. Can’t wait to see when they will get together and have their fun soon! Hoping that Yuni is behaving himself in his own little world!
Chari Mercier
St. Pete, FL
Chari I am not sure but I thought I heard Yunnie chanting-I Want A Baby Brother-but it just might be wishful thinking (wanting) on my part.
Grammie Norma, I’m with you, girlfriend! I’m very sure that Yuni is wishing for a new baby brother or sister sometime this year! He’ll keep on chanting that wish for weeks to come! GO, YUNI!!!
Chari Mercier
St. Pete, FL
So happy to have this news concerning Bai Yun!
BY: Love is in the air, everywhere you look around….
YZ: Mama, what’s up?
BY: Spring!
YZ: Since when does a lady panna scent mark?
BY: Spring!
YZ: And why do you do it?
BY: Spring! Spring Salsa, my dear son.
YZ: OIC, but….
BY: I am sending Papa messages.
YZ: Errr, what sort?
BY: On a day like today, we while the time away, writing love letters in the sand…
YZ: Hmmm…isn’t easier to email him?
BY: Where’s the romance of it all?
YZ: Smell is better?
BY: Most definitely. Dont forget how you were sired….L’eau de Cubby Joy did the trick.
YZ: Hmm, born to smell?
BY: Mais oui. The way of the panda is the way of the nose….
YZ: Boy, I learn something new each day.
BY: Pass the bellows, I need to puff some scent over the wall, hee hee hee.
Dear Madame Bai Yun-I thought you were going to wait until Yunior would be in China to have his 3 sisters and one brother explain all of this to him. Is he not a little young to have so much information??? Did he get the Bellows for you????
You look just lovely on Camera, and I loved seeing you enjoy the little hammock in your area. I also have some lovely photos of Yunnie in the hammock, both with and without you, or you on the stone throne below him, and you both look great. So since you had a year’s rest you might want to try again to have a cub—or are you just happy to have Gao visit you with his “Sexy Furry Fluffy Fettsies”????? He may have “the Feetsies” but you have “The Ears”. A lovely Cub would have “Your Ears”, “Goa’s Feetsies” and the “Personality of all of Your Cubs Combined”. What a happy day that would be. Love Grammmie
Thank you Alyssa for the update on the pandas.
Are you going to bring back the camera info so we can tell which panda we’re seeing?
Moderator’s note: We are looking into an identification system for those viewing Panda Cam.
Just a little fun comment here, some of us that craft, do needlework Etc. could whip up some garments and hats with their personal initials on them. Our Pandas love dress up time and could have a lot of fun deciding if they will all wear the same thing one day and each wear something different another day.
Of course us crafters would have to have some close time with the Pandas so we can fit them right and show them what each thing is for and how it is worn. What do you say other crafters—should wde have 6 months or a year close contact with the bears to make sure we all have things right????
Thank you, Alyssa, for this exciting news! So, mama Bai has started to feel the stirrings of springtime! I hope she continues to show hints of estrus days coming especially when her loyal fans come to see her during the Panda-Palooza! convention in March.
Thank you to the keepers, narrators, panda cam operators and other SDZ staff who continue to care for our beloved pandas. You do your best, as always, and we will continue to support all that you do on behalf of all threatened creatures.
Do not forget-the “Feeder’s Follies” show is coming up soon. The animals at the Zoo show their appreciation for everyone working at the SD Zoo by entertaining them on the first warm evening coming up. They need money for costumes, sets, skit writers, and food for the Hoomans-I think Bai Yun is the Treasurer this year so send money to her C/O the Zoo so they can get things going. I think from the name “Feeders Follies” we know who their favorites are. It will be interesting to see what snackies the come up with for their Guests on Follies. I bet Gao Gao brings Boo Beer! ! !
No Money to be sent–just food and drinks, fabric, set materials etc.
Exciting to know that Mama Bai is gearing up!!!
We had so much fun watching her up in the trees sniffing the air last spring.
Teresa in TN
Posted October 26, 2011 at 5:53 AM
If you know her and she is not a regular reader Please get the information to her.
I just tried the link below-replacing the “(dot)s” with “.” and everything worked fine. I also tried the photos below the article but could not get the ” BING ” transulater to work for the photos-until I clicked on a row of photos and applied the transulater to the new page and got a transulation. We do not all have the same transulators so make whatever adjustments you need
Danielle, NY
Posted October 26, 2011 at 1:03 PM
The link is www(dot)chinapanda(dot)org(dot)cn/blog.php?id=890
replace the (dot) banielle, NY
y real “dots”. I just checked, it is still the article about the exchange between Su Lin and Zhang Ka.
Danielle, NY
Thank you so much for helping us get to the article-you know so much–and some of me, as I age, or get sick, begin to loose some of our memory, or forget how to do things we used to know. Your help along with others is priceless.
You are welcome Grammmie!