Comments on: Why Black and White?

By: Jonathan Christopher

Jonathan Christopher — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 01:24:12 +0000

What is the total of species of skunks?

By: Deborah

Deborah — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 14:57:20 +0000

Martha #1 – Interesting to note that among Dalmations, there are those few who are brown and white instead of black and white, just as there are brown and white pandas. As you would already know, Dalmations are breeds and not species, so they don’t quite count in the listing of kinds of animals that are black and white – otherwise we would also have to count the so-called ” tuxedo cat.”

By: Judy J

Judy J — Mon, 27 Feb 2006 18:10:55 +0000

I had a wonderful visit to the San Diego Zoo last Monday-February 20! It was the first time I was able to see Su Lin in person and all I can say is how amazing it is that such a ” Little Bit of Something Very Cute” can bring tears to your eyes! There she was-such a dirty, happy, beautiful, precious little bear way up in the trees, very sure of herself climbing all around and then falling asleep! Bai Yun was her awesome beautiful self and I was able to see Mei Sheng for the first time. He looked right at me and I was awestruck by his beauty! Each moment I shared with these magical creatures has become a priceless unforgettable memory. Thank you all, Panda Team, for what you do to care for these precious Pandas and for the future of all Pandas! Much Love to All, Judy J

By: Margot

Margot — Mon, 27 Feb 2006 01:13:36 +0000

#42–I saw Bai Yun’s attempts–and then success–at coaxing Su Lin down today also. It was cute to see her standing on her hind legs and gently trying to get the cub to come to her. I hadn’t seen her do that before. And she kept gazing up, so I thought maybe she sensed some weather change or something and wanted to get her baby down from the tree. So thanks for pointing out that she does this prior to having her enclosure tidied up.

Also, thanks for the sweet shots of Mei Sheng and Gao Gao today–what handsome guys!

By: BettyB from Mass.

BettyB from Mass. — Sun, 26 Feb 2006 23:23:46 +0000

After 2PM (SD time), it was wild times in the girls’ exhibit area. Bai Yun was rushing around the area with Su Lin in pursuit (it’s Sun. afternoon, so they can’t be late for school as last week-lol). Sometimes they went out of camera range and next you’d see Su rushing with Bai close behind. It was like watching an old mad-cap comedy or a cartoon. Later, Bai was like Su’s six-month twin and not her mother, rolling around in the dirt inside the stone lair. Su joined her and for a couple minutes they were rolling back and forth, doing somersaults and just thoroughly relishing the activity. I always enjoy seeing Su and Bai, but I’ve seldom had so much fun watching them play. And after all this, Bai kept up the pacing around the exhibit. Su followed Mom around for a while, but kept stopping and resting. Bai has incredible energy at times. I didn’t see much bamboo around, so maybe the keepers were delayed from their usual 1PM cleaning and replenishing routine. You folks are great with all the care you give the pandas. Thanks again for all the work.

By: Rita

Rita — Sun, 26 Feb 2006 23:01:44 +0000

Wow, did someone slip Bai Yun some caffeine. She has been all over the place, with Su Lin having trouble keeping up with her. Along with playing and pacing, it looked like she marked trees by the howdy gate several times.

Thank you for letting us Panda Cam viewers follow along.

By: Grace

Grace — Sun, 26 Feb 2006 22:30:48 +0000

Little Su Lin has been following Mama Bai Yun around for the past 3-5 minutes. It seems that she wants to nurse but Bai Yun doesn’t??? It was just interesting to observe the duo walking around in the exhibit area and not interacting fully.

By: Rita

Rita — Sun, 26 Feb 2006 21:00:03 +0000

Both yesterday (Saturday) and today, Bai went up in the tree to call Su Lin down just prior to when the caretakers were due to come into her enclosure to clean up and resupply fresh bamboo. Yesterday Bai carried her little girl by the neck inside. Today, she sat her down first and gave her a bath and then went out of camera range. She must have gone inside, as the caretakers were soon seen cleaning the enclosure.

Interesting behavior. How long do panda moms continue to carry their cubs by the neck?

On reading the blog I see Bai has shown the same activity as above in the mornings too.

By: Henri

Henri — Sun, 26 Feb 2006 15:02:20 +0000

I like Pandas because they are a vegetarian species. I think that if they can be vegetarians so can regular citizens. Though they do have different physical forms when compared with us.

By: Candy Coleman

Candy Coleman — Sun, 26 Feb 2006 14:40:06 +0000

To our friends in the UK, congratulations on the birth of the new baby penguin. Of course it won’t replace Toga, but will keep the parents busy.