At last! A glimpse of the cub, now 8 days old, taken on August 6 at 10:30 a.m.
The anticipation had been mounting on Saturday at the San Diego Zoo’s Giant Panda Research Station, because Bai Yun had not made an excursion from the den since Thursday evening. We knew she was due for a trip out soon. And we were anxious for a good look at her youngster, hoping to see progress in its development over the last 36 hours.
Then, at about 2:37 p.m., Bai Yun indulged us. She first hydrated with a long drink. Then she headed out to her sunroom for a quick snack of bamboo. She only had time for a few bites, but since this was the first time she had eaten since before the birth, we wouldn’t have expected her to settle in for a lengthy feast. Finally she finished up with defecation and urination, pulling extra bamboo about her to make her “bamboo skirt.”
Can you find the cutie in the straw?
We did get that long look at the cub we were hoping for. And boy, does this cub look good. The belly is rounder, and the limbs look stockier. The neck looks a little thicker. And the body is covered by a coat of white fur that is obviously more dense than before. The physical markers of healthy development are all over this cub.
What’s more, the cub was more tolerant of Bai Yun’s departure from the den. Sure, it squawked its disapproval from time to time, but for most of Momma’s absence the little one bobbed its head and appeared to be rather patiently waiting for her return. As the moment wore on, it appeared to be tiring a bit and put its head down on the floor for a breath or two to rest.
After an absence of nearly six minutes, Bai Yun returned to the den. She immediately scooped up her cub, placed it near her teats and began licking the youngster in a soothing manner. In a flash the cub was thoroughly contented.
We’d expect nothing less from Bai Yun!
Suzanne Hall is a senior research technician for the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research. Read her previous post, Panda Cub: Big Belly!
Watch mother and cub daily on Panda Cam.
Here’s video from Yun Zi’s party, held August 1:
I says it’s a chubby little girl cubbie!!
Hi Rhonda, I’m thinking it’s a boy cubbie because the cub has been
described as very active with a round belly and also stocky. It’s the “stocky” that makes me think – boy.
I think it’s a girl too
Love that the eye and ear patches are starting to become visible.
WE NEED MORE PICS!!!
YES PLEASE. More pictures as they are available!! I too am hoping for a little female cub. But then again a female would have to go back to Wolong way sooner! We still have yunior!!! : )
Suzanne, thank you…it is always good to hear from you. So glad that the new little cub is thriving and that Bai Yun is taking good care of herself and the newbie.
A BIG HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY TO YUN ZI TODAY…Lots of love to you Yunnie.
Thanks again for the very positive update. I have been checking in on the Panda Cam but missed seeing the cub – perhaps partly due to the time difference in the UK. I’m looking forward to the time when I ‘tune’ in and am able to have a good look at the young one. thankyou for all the great care the team gives to such special creatures.
Kay at 2:46 p.m. AND OTHERS expressing similar sentiments~~~About the NannyKeepers, Staff, etc.~~~No matter how we say it, when we say it, or where we say it and think it~They still will not let us take a Panda home with us for an overnight or weekend visit just because they do such a stella job. If we get a good snow in our mountains this winter perhaps they will let us give our boys a fieldtrip by bus for a day~if we can get enough “hooman” volunteers to go with the bears. Does that sound like a plan?????
I am sure that the NannyKeepers, staff etc. Do appreciate or thanks and good words~~~They do a hard job~they spend the whole day (and sometimes whole night) in close contact with Pandas, and get paid for it!
a field trip to the snow!!! That would be such fun! I vote yes. Take some pics and some video please.
??? would panda cubs or bear cubs be ok with the move or would it stress them? if not then I’m for it. It would be nice to see all the babies playing together.
Grammmie, I am with you on the snow trip.
Thanks for the update. Nice to hear the cub is progressing as it should and Bai got to get out, if only for a few minutes. Wonderful news.
Awww, I just missed it. Did you get any pics? Would really like to have sound with the video. Thank you for all you do.
That is just wonderful !!! Thank you for taking time to update..your writing is so descriptive i felt like i was watching a video
It is such a pleasure to watch this mother for the fourth/fifth time as we witness her maternal self. I have enjoyed the development of each baby panda, but it is always a new experience. I’m glad the baby is more comfortable when “mom” leaves. We are so lucky to have all of you at SDZ there to take care of these wonderful creatures. You have become the experts!!!
Have you heard anything about “the girls” in China? Have any of them had a new baby this year?
Thanks for all you do for all of us.
It is a relief to hear this, though I’m still keeping my pseudthumbs crossed! Thanks for the update!
Bai Yun is the best mother.
oh darn, I missed it, hope you got it on video, if you did please post it, love to see little one again, what a joy to watch another one of Bai Yun’s cub grow
Wonderful to hear all is well. Bai is the best. Sure hope to see a new picture of little one soon. Thank you for being such awsome keepers.
Wow that sure is different than Yun Zi. If I remeber correctly it was some time before we saw her eat on camera, but sometimes she would she brought a snack of bamboo back to the den~~I guess it was a breakfast in bed “do it youself style” thing. The news just keeps getting better and better. Now about hoping to get a name to honor Sweet Daddy Gao Gao…………..
I enjoy watching this mom and baby SO much, I think I’ve watched the last 3 cubs from birth on. Can’t wait to see more of the baby. You are all doing such a wonderful job there, maybe we’ll get down there this time when the baby is put on display. Never seen any of the cubs in person.
I have seen Yun Zi and Zen Zen in person. I will be in SD next summer and can’t WAIT for the opportunity to see #3!! I don’t want to wish time away, but I am SO looking forward to it!!!! Keep growing strong little cubbie!!!
thanks for the update. it is really nice to see the baby when Bai Yun stretches her front leg/arm.
Can we see a picture of this great event. Thanks for the update.
Sarah
Awww! Was hoping for another video of the cubbie
I can never seem to catch him on panda cam (though I’m hoping for a girl!). How many weeks before you can tell the sex? Is there a video of Yunior and his cake?
Moderator’s note: We did not take video of today’s cake, but I’ve added video of Yun Zi and the cake he received on August 1 to this post.
This is so exciting! Had a brief glimpse of the cub, but have seen it on other sites. Very active!
Enjoyed Yun Zi’s Birthday party today. Great cake and presents. The guests were enjoying all the activities..
what other sites?
what good mama. she does need to take care of herself. But it sounds as if the little one content and had a full tummy.Was there any doubt that she
wouldn’t be a good mom. thanks for the up date.
Thank you for this wonderful update, Suzanne! I was watching the cam during Bai Yuns excursion to have a drink and a bit of bamboo. I was able to get some screen caps and post them on FB. That cub has grown and looks rounder around the middle. Bai has not forgotten any of her mothering instinct. And it’s amazing to watch how gentle she is with her cub. I hope that you’ll be able to give the little one a short look-over soon. And we eagerly await the next update.
Thank you so much for your updates. I am relieved to hear that Bai Yun has eaten! The panda cam is incredible and we are so fortunate to share the adventure of Bai Yun and her little one. <3
Fantastic news that the cub is progressing so well! We get teeny glimpses on the panda cam, but mostly we see Bai Yun being the exceptional mother that she is, caring for her baby with so much love and attention. Thank you for keeping us posted on what you see as well.
Wonderful update! And guess what, Hua Mei had another baby today! So Bai is once again a mother and grandmother at the same time!
Looks like Yunior got two very special presents this week
Moderator’s note: Congratulations to Hua Mei and Bai Yun!
Wow!! Mother AND Grandmother — how exciting. I would love to see a family tree. It would be really interesting to see just how many pandas can be traced back to Bai Yun. Congratulations!!
Do you think Bai Yun remembers each of her previous 4 cubs (besides Yun Zi)? Just wondering if pandas are possibly capable of remembering their previous offspring once they are no longer within sight/smell range. Also, if when she sees/smells Yun Zi she knows that is her baby.
That’s a great question, Megan ….. hope we can see an answer posted soon!
We have no way of knowing the answer to that question. Bai Yun has always been aggressive with her offspring post-weaning, but does that mean she doesn’t recognize them as her own?
Suzanne~~almost a year ago I asked if Bai Yun had been tested with the scent of her offspring to see if she could recognize them, and if the most recent one got the biggest respondse~because I had read about how she reacted so posivitly her mother scent and concentrated on it for 10 minutes. Since that day until this week I have not been online so I do not know if there was an answer to be had, or if the nannykeepers had had time to answer it. Eventually I will work my way back to it~~in the meantime I think it kind of lines up with Megan’s question. All of u s get smarter when we learn jusst a bit more as we go along.
I did finally take the time to read “an Diego Zoo Global Blog Comment Policy”.. I found it a quick read and very to the point” Love Grammmie
Wasn’t it Bai that recognized her mother’s (Dong Dong) scent ?
Moderator’s note: Yes.
I saw the cub!!!! At around 6:47 PT I could actually see the cute baby panda in Bai Yun’s arms.
It is my job to worry so your update was so welcomed. What a fantasic mom Bai is! Thank you, thank you.
Thank you Suzanne for the update. This is wonderful news, we have a perfect, round, stocky, healthy cub. Bai Yun is absolutely the best Mom. I love watching the panda cam and Bai Yun caring for and loving her cub..
I think Bai needs a pouch like kangaroos. It must be exhausting holding the baby 24/7.
I thought she had slept on it today when she lifted up her left arm, it was under it against the bamboo. I tend to worry.
Thanks for the update Suzanne. I saw the video of this on the Panda-fandom site and he/she definitely looks bigger. You can even see the eye patches starting to colour.
Also congratulatons to Hua Mei who had a baby today too. The article said definitely one but possibly another on the way. Will just have to hear the final number.
Where did you see about Hua Mei?
Wow~Bai is a mother and grandmother again in just a few day’s time. How is Sweet Daddy Gao Gao doing with the new baby. It is a nice thing that he has Yunior arround to help out~~Grandpa and Daddy again too.
If Hau Mei had twins would that be 10, 11, or 12 babies for her? Perhaps the reason this cub #6 is so big is that it was NOT going to be a twin birth like the ultra sounds for Yun Zi and ZZ indicated but did not materialize?????
Moderator’s note: I believe this would be Hua Mei’s 9th cub.
Bai Yun becomes Super Panda Mom again as # 6 grows daily…. My wife Lynn can’t wait to get out of the Hospital again as she missed Yun Zi as she spent 2 1/2 years in the Hospital and after being out 9 months was rushed in again back in April with the DVT Blood Clot again… As I now work for a Company based out of Venice Beach , I hope we can visit when the cub finally goes on display as I might have to visit our home office and Lynn’s SoCal Doctors as Lynn’s spirits rise with every report I give her on Bai Yun and # 6……
Nice to see you guys back~but sorry it is another time in the hospital for Lynn. Perhaps #6 is Bai’s contribution to helping make the world a better place, and make us sickies feel better. At the very least #6 gives us another reason to smile at leasat one more time each day.
Has anyone ever noticed that when Bai nurses she taps her right foot? She has done it ever since her first cub. It is so cute when she does that. She’s so fun to watch.
Foot tapping has been noticed~and I have a theroy. She is teaching the cub rythum, or she is learning it’s rythum. Has anyone happened to check to see if she taps at he same rate with all of the cubs. I would assume the rythum is being taught by Bai if it were always the same, or she would be learning the cubs rythums if different in most cubs. I bet you could get some volunteers to study the new cub and Bai, along with others to check the timing from videos of the other cubs.to see if the timing varies or not. Aunties and Unkies are always looking for an excuse to spend more time with the Pandas, and who could fault them if they are helping with a study. It just may be that she finds that the foot taping is something she has found the cubs enjoy, or that it soothes them. With our babies we used differnt things at different times times to comfort them, or help them to sleep so we could sleep too. Does that make any sense??? I hope so, or I just typed a bunch for no reason….Love Grammmie
Thank you for the update.
I hit the jackpot yesterday … I had just clicked on the webcam a moment before Bai Yun got up and walked away, so I got to see the baby for the whole six minutes. It does look very healthy! I continue to be so impressed by Bai Yun’s maternal abilities.
Happy Birthday to all the cubbies from SDZ, what a wonderful job all of you do to ensure the well being and conservation of these bears! I am so thrilled at the new cub and the pleasure of watching Bai Yun again at what she does best! She is such a tender loving mother, it makes me feel so good to watch her. Thanks so much for these updates, your zoo is the best at keeping all of us panda fans so connected. I do have a question, is a panda really a bear? I have never seen a species so big have a baby so tiny! It is amazing to me how they can handle them so carefully without injury! Thanks again for all the info and hopefully the cubbie will continue to grow and do well and you guys at SDZ can get some much needed and deserved rest!
Moderator’s note: Yes, pandas are classified as bears.
Bai Yun has become the expert and absolute pro with the process of rearing a young one. It just gets better and better. At least she had time to see to herself, if for 6mins!! I love the bit about the bamboo skirt! She is the epitome of a class ‘A’ mother, and the cub is very fortunate to have her as it’s mom
Seems this little one is going to be a real beauty…..a chip off the old block. xxx
Perhaps there is another reasin fir the bamboo skirt. Do we see a future excersize origram to get back her Girlish Panda Figure by doing some dancing~in costume???? Love Grammmie
I just enjoyed The Yun Zi Bearday Video one more time. Sometimes on second, third, etc., watching we notice some new features. I sure hope he developed a love of getting wet (remember how Bai had to work hard to get him in the water????) now his cake is in the lake????? He looks very clean~did he get the “teflon gene” from mama??? And what is with this dainty cake eating. There is some lovely Panda Princess who will get a real gem if she gets him. There will be none of this few notes of singing, quick dance and a nibble before mating, he will book a cruise, bring her mother along, serve them the best champagne~and if he wants to spend a moment or two alone with her he will give “mama” money to stay busy at the slot machines just so he can kiss her goodnight. When he and his Princess decide they will mate there will be a 10 bridemaid wedding party, and the ceremony and reception will befit a Prince and Princess of Pandas. Go Y
unior~and send photos for all of your Aunties and Unkas Who Claim you as “theirs”.
This is to all Panda People of the Galaxy~planet earth for sure~There is a Panda on Mars. I will include a link at the end to get you started. When the page comes up (view all or any you want to) scroll down to the Video Box where they show the “7 Minutes Of Terror”, And says HEAT before you open it. Watch the spacecraft yourself, and just a few minutes in you will see the spacecraft in profile, somewhat stylised you will see on the left face of the craft a Panda Face in profile~~~~I kid you not!!!! Watch closely as the craft starts flame up for a great panda profile facing left. Could we ask for anything more??? I sure hope you enjoy it as much as I did….Love Grammmie
www (dot) msnbc.msn.com/id/48511087/ns/technology_and_science-space/
I watched Yun Zi yesterday with his cake and presents, what a joy to see him demolish his cake
Can’t believe i missed another glimpse…stupid work….any photos of the furbaby??
Suzanne: How exciting to read your post about your opportunity to observe to new cub for several moments. Must have been quite a thrill for all of you. It’s great to hear how well the cub is doing too — always good news!
I’m sorry I wasn’t able to be at the computer that day to get a chance to see the cub myself. 
Looking forward to more reports as days go by…
What wonderful news! Bai Yun – you are absolutely amazing! Thanks for keeping us updated.
I can’t wait for the first exam video… I hope we get one. Much love to all at SDZ!!
Great news, the little baby is well and contented, thanks. Love the video of Yunior and his birthday cake, purple and white, beautiful.
To all who missed the baby cubby as well as Yun Zi on Aug. 5th, DoxiMom (Bless her!) has posted two videos on You Tube.
Here are the links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bU_9PpCPrY4&feature=g-all-u
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hq9EOu4WSws&feature=context-gfa
Also, RYoko has a birthday video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoa4nnXKqc8&feature=g-all-u
To all the Panda Overnighters: GREAT ART!!!! The gift boxes were all ADORABLE!!
what great videos
Thanks for the links!!
wow. can’t believe you caught that video. the baby now looks to have a pear shape.
Could we see a picture of the baby cub yet? Or is it too soon?
Moderator’s note: The cub is not ready for any portrait shots yet, but we’ll try to get a screen shot of the little one to share.
Thank you for the update, Suzanne. Great news that the little one is keeping so well. Of course Bai Yun is taking such good care of her/him. She has always been such a good mother. And what more could this little cubbie hope for?
Thank you for the video of Yun Zi’s 3rd birthday. He sure enjoys the beautiful cake and the other presents. Most probably he knows that this time it is all his own and not even Mom is gonna interfere with his cake. Hopefully Yunnie is gonna be much longer at SDZ.
Is the cam not working???
Moderator’s note: Our Cam provider has been contacted.
Panda cam is not working. I hope this has nothing to do with the well being of the little one. I am worry…
Moderator’ s note: No, it’s a technical glitch that we are working to correct.
I’ve been worried about the same thing, AC ….. sure hope they can get it up and running soon!
This cub is certainly lively! And for such a youngster, seemed very sure of itself. What a cutie. Something tells me Bai is going to have her paws full with this one.
It’s up again … and BY and baby look just wonderful! I guess the SD cam “crew” are becoming more and more aware of just how many of us there are “out here” watching the cams ……… and how quickly we get worried when they don’t work. Will TRY not to panic.
Is the den kept at a certain temp.? It’s got to be warm in the den. The temps are suppose to be very high this week. Thank you for all you do for the panda’s.
Moderator’s note: There are some crevices in the den through which air can escape, and a fan is installed at the top of the den to pull air in from the adjacent bedroom. The bedroom itself has air conditioning, so cool air is available to circulate into the den.
Thank you Suzanne for the update on Bai Yun and her new cub. Missed you this weekend at the Black and White Overnight, please thank Megan Owen for her participation this year. I always learn so much when I attend this event and when I read everyones Blogs!! Great work goes on at the San Diego Zoo!!
I found an article with several pictures of Zhen Zhen’s birthday party!!
I am glad to see that many people came and that Zhen Zhen enjoyed her birthday cake!
I posted several pictures on Flickr and posted the link to the article under the pictures.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/44341735@N02/7727571066/
Not sure if this is allowed for posting here but Zhen zhen also had a cake and party thrown for her birthday. An article with photos here – she looks very happy and lots of people turned out to wish her well!
http://www(dot)jrem(dot)cn/content/2012-8/6/219-3-41660.htm
I know YunZi has been busy with his birthday but miss his writings….he so wished for a sibling thought he be entertaining us as he cubsat
what great pics of Zhen Zhen’s birthday cake, she looks happy.
Hope to be able to keep Yun Zi and start our own American born pandas breeding station !!
Is there any news about Su Lin and her baby boy??? Haven’t head anything is so long, hope she’s happy
Kathy – you can see the most recent pictures of Su Lin’s son, not yet named, on Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/55060731@N02/7584802620/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/55060731@N02/7584802960/
thank you Danielle, what a cutie
I should have mentioned that he is still living with Su Lin in a semi-wild enclosure at Bifengxia which is closed to the public.
I know. It was said that they were hoping to breed her again there. Well, how many mistakes can b e made. Isnt once enough? He really is so fuzzy, and is that adorable. Good job Rita.You are not a Panda but you are loved!!
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Thank you for posting the videos that have sound. It sure makes a big differnce when we can hear things. Though I must admit the over nighters were a loud bunch compared to the usual quiet that is in the exhibit.
I hope you all had a wonderful time!! Sounds like you did!
OMGoodness! Bai Yun moved a bit about an hour ago for about 20-30 seconds and little cubbie was in full view! What an amazing, adorable site!!!!
moving around, then Bai Yun picked her up and coddled her! Absolutely beautiful What a good mommie!!! 
Hehehe! Oh my gosh, that is quite a belly on that tiny little thing
For some reason I’m thinking it’s a girl this time. Should we name her “Daughter of Cloud” if it is?
Suzanne, thanks for the wonderful article. I found the bit about Momma Bai Yun covering up her poops quite interesting. Are you getting enough sleep?
A nice idea!
Thanks for the update, Suzanne. That little one is growing like a weed!
Thanks Suzanne for the update. Bai is such a good panda mom. I did see the baby and he/she has a big belly. Bai is taking good care of her baby. Not sure if it is a boy/girl. Could be a boy. Has a lot of energy.
Karen~~Have you met Sweet Daddy Gao Gao?? Do you remember Yun Zis first year~Gao doesn’t climb trees, and eats in bed. Yunior spent a great deal time in the Den in Young PandaHood, sleeping late almost every day. That seemed solved when he was found out to be playing a great deal time during the night. The Boys don’t seem to be real energetic The Girls are not ready for regular olympics either so instead they have their own Pandalympics.
Thanks so much for the update! I find the caption above confusing, given that the posting is dated August 5: “At last! A glimpse of the cub, now 8 days old, taken on August 6 at 10:30 a.m.”
Moderator’s note: The image was added the day after the blog was posted.
The little one was visible for a long time tonight – so cute snuggled under mom’s chin and then at 9:00 I got a great view when mom took her break. What a thrill.
A huge thank you to the cam operator earlier who had a wonderful shot of the cub resting on Bai shoulder
Hard to believe something so small can be so healthy 
Bai was busy licking little one…she sure does has a long tongue 
just like being there, Suzanne….thanks a bunch!
It is 10:37 Monday nite and Bai Yun has the most lovely smile on her face.
Like all is right with the world. But the bug is back on the lens, but not during the day,
have a great day
lu
Bai does a lot of smiling. She loves her babies!Active is super good!
What good news about the wee one. Mama Bai is such a loving mother, I guess we should expect nothing less.
Great blog as all the others are also. A very nice job done on the boxes for Yun Zi!
Hope you all had a wonderful time. A question for our mod, do you think it would be possible for the camera people to give us a snippit of Yun Zi and Gao when Bai and cub are sleeping??? Would love to get a glimpse of him once in awhile, miss him. Thanks
Moderator’s note: We’re going to keep Panda Cam focused on Bai Yun and cub for now, as we never know when the cub will make an appearance.
I welcome the opportunity to follow the sixth cub on camera. When that first panda cam focused on Bai Yun and her first cub, I could not believe that the Zoo would allow us such an intimate view of this record breaking achievement. If you looked carefully, you could occasionally see a tiny paw break out of Bai’s arms. I am sure we all held our breath every day until we could verify that the cub was still alive and thriving.
Hello to long time panda watchers Dennis and Lynn. You have been missed. Please give Lynn my best wishes. I’d love to buy you lunch if you ever come to San Diego
I just cried my head off over Zhen Zhen. But she looks so fine! And they had a party for her!! iam so grateful! If we grow old I will always miss her. Especially at b irthdays. thanks all of you for the pictures. We do not forget our little loves.
Hope you all got to see Su Lins darling baby. Maybe he will be a grandfather first.?? Before he gets a name.!! He has always been a chubby one, from my pics and I think it is a little dirty there, ??What a face, and eating boo! too.
Virgnia
I am so excited there’s another baby to see.. It’s been awhile, but Im so glad there’s another baby to watch and grow.. love them!!
Last night I saw the cub nestled behind a stalk of bamboo while Bai was either (a.)rearranging the nesting material or (b.) resting her arms. The cub lifted its head, but didn’t seem stressed at all to be out of Bai’s embrace, maybe sensing that Mommy was nearby. Cub#6 looks very healthy and robust (chubby)! He/she is obviously eating well. I’m hoping for a boy to tie up the daughter/son ratio in the Yun-Gao/ Yun-Shi family!
Deb I think you are abolutey right. I am lobbying for a name that honors Gao Gao’s contribution to a many achivments~well 5 acheivements~Will you come on board with me???
I think “Son of Gao” would be nice if it’s a boy, “Daughter of Gao” for a girl.
We are off to a good start thanks to the Pandas who helped. If a larger sized baby than normal (yet to be seen) Big Boy, Princess Big Cloud, we need to brainstorm lots of these from lots of sources. Even names that could be for a boy or a girl would be good, lets get some more inspirations from some more of the pandaholics out there. If there is a lot of Goa names to choose from then Gao has a better chance of winning the honor…Love Grammmie P.S. We need to hear from some children too.
I think I could see the black starting to develop on the baby just now when she was exposed. Amazing how tiny she is.
So exciting about the new baby. I’ve been watching as much as possible since the 29th. Got some great screen shots of the new little one – last night (8/6) about 10:30 EDT Bai was on her back and the cubbie was tucked under her chin. Got a good look at cubbie’s little legs and tail. Then tonight (8/7) about the same time, got another look – this time of cubbie’s head! Can indeed see the faint beginnings of the ear and eye markings. Thanks to the camera person who was manning the camera these past two nights.
Now, if some one can explain to me how to upload these screen shots, I would be happy to share.
A little while ago the baby got ‘lost’ and mom was searching in the bedding for her – finally found her way up at the top.
seems like Bai Yun got a couple minutes of restful dozing. she was sleeping on her back and her arm relaxed enough so most if not all of the baby could be seen above her arm/leg. but Bai Yun woke up and is back in beach ball mode.
This is a short video taken from the San Diego Zoo’s Panda Cam on August 6, 2012 at 7:27 P.M. Here you can see excellent close-ups of Bai’s 8-day old cub.
Here’s the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bu1jtXBgWQc
oh goodness, it’s so small, it’s a wonder they even get to grow up, they’re so little and fragile. Great video, love Momma, she’s such a good mother
Hey, you guys! I’m back! Been watching the Olympics, watched NASA TV on the landing of Curiosity Rover, and checking in on the pandacam to see Bai and baby panda. I did get a great look at the cub a couple of days ago when the cam people got a great closeup on the tiny little guy! He does look good!
Just read some of the comments on this page, and I found out that Hua Mei has a new baby panda, too! WOW!!! Congrats, Hua Mei!! Big question–how many baby pandas has Hua Mei given birth to counting her newest one? I’m thinking around 3 or 4 babies for Hua? Let me know!!
Congrats to Bai on becoming a grandmom again!
Well, gonna go and get to bed. Will be checking in on Bai tomorrow.
Chari Mercier
St. Pete, FL
Moderator’s note: I believe this is Hua Mei’s 9th cub.
Chari~~she got off to a great start~3 sets of suriving twins in her first 3 sucessful matings.
This is a few days late–my bad! Happy Birthday, Yun Zi!!! Now, you are a still growing 3 year old panda boy!! Hope you had a very nice bday with snackie presents and your 2 ice cakes! Have fun!!
Chari Mercier
St. Pete, FL
Charii~not to worry~He has been getting congrats from around the world so it is nice when some are placed well appart. Sometimes it is hard to remember that he is still very young. We were exchanging emails last night and I asked him what he thought Hau Mei will name her 9th Baby Bear. He said it was hard to tell~not knowing whether it was a boy or a girl~he was not sure if he was a new Uncle or Auntie. He is thrilled to be a Big Brother and does not seem to think he might be a Big Sister if the new Gao family member is a girl….Love Grammmie
Oh, wow. I swear I just saw Bai rouse from sleeping, about 10 minutes ago, and she realized the cub wasn’t laying anywhere ON her. She got up pretty quickly … and found the cub UNDER her. I got a glimpse of the little thing … looked to be OK. Whew.
We saw the same kind of thing this morning around 6:15am PDT. She was so sound asleep and then got up and began to search through the nesting, then noticed baby alone in the nest on her left. She quickly picked baby up. She seems so sleepy, is this typical or is she more lethargic than expected?
As all new mothers know infants don’t always let us get enough rest in between feedings, so I suppose it’s even harder for Bai at her age. Then take into consideration the cub doesn’t have a crib to keep it from straying away from mom. So I can understand why Bai might not have noticed the cub had moved away from her protected arms without her knowing it.
Let’s hope these kind of events don’t happen too often and she can get some solid sleep soon
Glad to see the cub is doing well so far. I haven’t seen it on the cam yet because it’s blocked at work.
I’m sure this has already been asked a few times before and if it has, I apologize, but at what age does the cub go out on exhibit? Is it generally 6 months old? Thank you.
Moderator’s note: It usually depends upon the cub’s ability to walk and climb and Bai Yun’s willingness to let her youngster explore, but it’s usually between five and six months old.
Thank you very much!
am very happy to hear the cub is doing well…. am also hoping to take a trip out there with family sometime this october… but by then the cub should be over 3 months old.. bundles of cuddley joy running around and doing many things with his/her mom… i also think that its a girl.. would be great if we could get another female panda around to carry on the gene.
Love watching the live panda cam . I have caught lots of glimpses of the new baby. Living in east Tennessee. I lived in so. California for 37 years, miss the zoo.
Great work and thank you to all on the panda team.
I have been noticing too that Bai seems to go into such deep sleeps this time and then misplaces the cub.
I think its taking a toll on her aging body finally. She can’t stay awake and be on top fo things like she used to be for the other cubs.
I guess this should be her last cub as its taking a toll on her. Sad to say that.
Another great close up by the camera person. Watcdhing now (22:50 EDT) and little cubbie looks like it has the hiccups! So adorable.
Tonight I was blessed to see the little one for a long time – nestled under mom’s chin – experiencing the hiccups! Then mom stimulated her bottom and now out of sight again. What a treat to see the baby for so long.
the baby is showing darker coloring on its shoulders and forelegs (? arms?).
when will Bai Yun be able to take longer naps without holding the baby during that time? no offense baby, but I feel tired for Bai Yun.
So nice to watch during your night time. I have seen the little one several times in Bai Yun’s armpit or left alone for a little while. What a great mother she is! I so much enjoy your webcam! And your blogs. Thanks!!
Just wondering… has Bai Yun been out of den since her first trip out there on Aug. 5? Haven’t seen any report on her being out since then. Seems a long time for a drink of water, or a little bamboo.
I saw mama Bai leave briefly last night. She was only gone a couple minutes. It was cute as after she left, cubbie was squirming around a bit when he rolled and landed on his back! Am sure he was not happy being in this position as he was squirming away as if really trying to get back on his feet. Was wondering if he started squawking as Mama soon came in and scooped him up.
I finally got a small peek of the baby this mornin while watching cam. She is such a loving mother.
Thank you for the amazing shot right now (7:33 am Pacific). The tiny one under Bai’s chin showing that little tiny face and paw is the way to start my day.
Just saw a good shot of cubby’s paw and head – then mama moved and seemed to lay on cubby. Next cubby just laying on bedding and mama looking for it. Do hope it is OK. Camera operator really does a good job.
It is such a great privilege to watch Bai Yun and her baby! I was so happy and touched last night to clearly watch Bai Yun rest with her baby on her arm. I had my husband come and watch as she licked the baby, left, and then came back and nursed. We are amazed at how gentle, careful and caring she is to an infant who is so tiny.
I did the same thing–invited my husband to come and watch at a time when the cub was in clear view. He’s been teasing me (over the years) about my obsession with pandas and Bai Yun’s amazing Mom skills. However, last night, he discovered how special all of this really is. The teeny tiny cub and the gentle care given by Bai Yun is hard to describe and appreciate until seeing it…practically in person!!
My husband is enjoying this experience also. He was thinking I was going crazy watching and talking about the pandas all the time, and now he gets it….this is amazing not only do we get to witness the miracle of watching Bai and the cub, but to witness our men participating….life is good
Panda keeper question – I noticed that Bai has looked for her cub a few times. Is it squirming away from her? Is there a chance she could step or roll over on it?
Mama Bai is sitting up, I believe she is nursing. She is such a great mother, attending her kid 24×7 even in her sleep.
Can’t see the little one but Bai is looking really cute. Gotta love her.
Today is off to a good start~at 10:18 a.m. Yunior/Bai Yun/Gao Gao/and new baby Pacific time It was laying on her arm having a bath, squirming around just like Yunior used to do~Perhaps we have a new boy to even up the family. Boy or girl it will probably be the last time Gao Gao gets tofather a baby~he may be up to mating in wo years with the great care they give him, but if this is a high risk pregnancy at her age, two years from now will be too late to let Bai try again. I still think that boy or girl a name honoring the father is in great taste and since he was beloved in China by it’s children when he was young, a very appropreate thing. Thank You SDZ for a great start to today.
its 12:20 here in AZ and its looks like both the cub and bai yun and the cub are resting… wanting to get a look at the cub to see if color is comming in. i still think that its a girl and cant wait for my trip out there this october to visit and see how everyone is doing
happy birthday !!!! from Holland
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