Comments on: A Quiet Morning http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2007/01/24/expanding-world/ Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:10:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Maureen http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2007/01/24/expanding-world/comment-page-1/#comment-30078 Maureen Mon, 19 Feb 2007 05:09:26 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/general/expanding-world/#comment-30078 I have watched Tai Shan since the day after he was born-visited the San Diego Zoo in Jan 2006 & all we saw was a blur of Su Lin in her tree. Now am watching Mei Lan in Atlanta. Their development seems to be about the same. Our favorite cub is Tai - he is a hellion (is it because he's a male). But he seems to need mommy more - how interesting to read about the weaning process- both cubs about the same. Heartbreaking that these cubs will return to China - maybe Tai could breed with Mei Lan. I have watched Tai Shan since the day after he was born-visited the San Diego Zoo in Jan 2006 & all we saw was a blur of Su Lin in her tree. Now am watching Mei Lan in Atlanta. Their development seems to be about the same. Our favorite cub is Tai – he is a hellion (is it because he’s a male). But he seems to need mommy more – how interesting to read about the weaning process- both cubs about the same. Heartbreaking that these cubs will return to China – maybe Tai could breed with Mei Lan.

]]> By: Grace http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2007/01/24/expanding-world/comment-page-1/#comment-26695 Grace Sun, 28 Jan 2007 16:46:49 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/general/expanding-world/#comment-26695 Kudos to the Meerkats this morning! There are wonderful shots of Bai Yun and Su Lin sitting side by side and eating from the same pile of bamboo. Su Lin obviously has learned from mom well on bamboo eating. She is almost a pro now! Kudos to the Meerkats this morning! There are wonderful shots of Bai Yun and Su Lin sitting side by side and eating from the same pile of bamboo. Su Lin obviously has learned from mom well on bamboo eating. She is almost a pro now!

]]> By: Candy from Iowa http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2007/01/24/expanding-world/comment-page-1/#comment-26591 Candy from Iowa Sun, 28 Jan 2007 03:19:22 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/general/expanding-world/#comment-26591 To Jean #22 - I too was switching back and forth watching the SDZ and DC bears this morning. I found myself laughing out loud at Tai's antics with his Mom. I'm convinced he has more ornery in him than all 3 bear cubs born at SDZ combined!! Mei has alot of patience to put up with that youngsters energy! Su Lin is so laid back and independent in comparison. To Jean #22 – I too was switching back and forth watching the SDZ and DC bears this morning. I found myself laughing out loud at Tai’s antics with his Mom. I’m convinced he has more ornery in him than all 3 bear cubs born at SDZ combined!! Mei has alot of patience to put up with that youngsters energy! Su Lin is so laid back and independent in comparison.

]]> By: Carole http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2007/01/24/expanding-world/comment-page-1/#comment-26560 Carole Sat, 27 Jan 2007 23:28:47 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/general/expanding-world/#comment-26560 How exciting! I can hardly wait to hear when a possible introduction and contact between Mei Sheng and Gao will take place. And, perhaps in the future, Mei Sheng and Su Lin will have a play session. How exciting! I can hardly wait to hear when a possible introduction and contact between Mei Sheng and Gao will take place. And, perhaps in the future, Mei Sheng and Su Lin will have a play session.

]]> By: Margaret in VA http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2007/01/24/expanding-world/comment-page-1/#comment-26545 Margaret in VA Sat, 27 Jan 2007 19:23:26 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/general/expanding-world/#comment-26545 The shot of Bai Yun and Su Lin napping together in the top of the tree trunk is priceless. They look so content together. Neither seems to be in any hurry to get away from the other. I hope that these sessions help them both with any " anxiety" about the separation. At this moment in time, they don't appear to be wanting to be apart completely yet. The shot of Bai Yun and Su Lin napping together in the top of the tree trunk is priceless. They look so content together. Neither seems to be in any hurry to get away from the other. I hope that these sessions help them both with any ” anxiety” about the separation. At this moment in time, they don’t appear to be wanting to be apart completely yet.

]]> By: Rose N. http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2007/01/24/expanding-world/comment-page-1/#comment-26544 Rose N. Sat, 27 Jan 2007 19:02:27 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/general/expanding-world/#comment-26544 Lots of fun watching Su Lin and Bai Yun at about 9:45 this morning. Bai Yun was asleep in the " hollowed out tree trunk" - Su Lin climbed up alongside and decided it was nursing time. After some nudging, Su Lin was successful in awakening Bai, and enjoyed nursing for about 17 minutes. Afterwards, there was some fun play time & lots of nuzzling. Very, very, cute to watch. Great Panda Close Ups! Thank you, Rose Lots of fun watching Su Lin and Bai Yun at about 9:45 this morning. Bai Yun was asleep in the ” hollowed out tree trunk” – Su Lin climbed up alongside and decided it was nursing time. After some nudging, Su Lin was successful in awakening Bai, and enjoyed nursing for about 17 minutes. Afterwards, there was some fun play time & lots of nuzzling. Very, very, cute to watch.

Great Panda Close Ups!
Thank you,
Rose

]]> By: Margot http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2007/01/24/expanding-world/comment-page-1/#comment-26540 Margot Sat, 27 Jan 2007 18:39:44 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/general/expanding-world/#comment-26540 I've just had a wonderful time watching Panda Cam. Bai Yun and Su Lin were cuddling and nuzzling in the hollowed-out tree--with their heads folded in towards each other they looked like a big black and white heart. Then Bai patiently let Su nurse for quite some time, and they cuddled more and had some gentle play-fighting after that. It was so sweet and when Bai left the tree, Su rolled around in it like she was Queen of the Mountain. What a heartwarming sight. Thanks for the great shots, and for all your information during the weaning process--as during every other stage of these precious bears' lives. I’ve just had a wonderful time watching Panda Cam. Bai Yun and Su Lin were cuddling and nuzzling in the hollowed-out tree–with their heads folded in towards each other they looked like a big black and white heart. Then Bai patiently let Su nurse for quite some time, and they cuddled more and had some gentle play-fighting after that. It was so sweet and when Bai left the tree, Su rolled around in it like she was Queen of the Mountain. What a heartwarming sight. Thanks for the great shots, and for all your information during the weaning process–as during every other stage of these precious bears’ lives.

]]> By: Grace http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2007/01/24/expanding-world/comment-page-1/#comment-26530 Grace Sat, 27 Jan 2007 18:20:44 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/general/expanding-world/#comment-26530 I couldn't tell who the bears were when I first got on the Panda Cam this morning. Apparently, it was Bai Yun and Su Lin having a play or nursing session on top of the tree trunk. Bai Yun left the trunk and Su Lin is now enjoying the space all to herself. She rolled on her back, and is now lounging on top of it. What a beautiful, fun sight! I couldn’t tell who the bears were when I first got on the Panda Cam this morning. Apparently, it was Bai Yun and Su Lin having a play or nursing session on top of the tree trunk. Bai Yun left the trunk and Su Lin is now enjoying the space all to herself. She rolled on her back, and is now lounging on top of it. What a beautiful, fun sight!

]]> By: Jean http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2007/01/24/expanding-world/comment-page-1/#comment-26529 Jean Sat, 27 Jan 2007 18:02:56 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/general/expanding-world/#comment-26529 I have been watching the panda cams this Saturday morning and I see that both Su Lin and Bai Yun found their way to the top of the " tree trunk" . I know Gao Gao and Mei Sheng like to sleep up there and it looks like Bai and Su thought it would be a good place for a nursing session too. Meanwhile Tai Shan has been chasing Mei Xiang around the enclosure this morning trying to get her to play with him. He is by far the most hyper panda bear I've ever seen and I think he keeps his mom in good shape since she managed to pin Tian Tian down when they wrestled the other day. It's just funny to watch how well behaved Su Lin is and how naughty Tai Shan is. I have been watching the panda cams this Saturday morning and I see that both Su Lin and Bai Yun found their way to the top of the ” tree trunk” . I know Gao Gao and Mei Sheng like to sleep up there and it looks like Bai and Su thought it would be a good place for a nursing session too. Meanwhile Tai Shan has been chasing Mei Xiang around the enclosure this morning trying to get her to play with him. He is by far the most hyper panda bear I’ve ever seen and I think he keeps his mom in good shape since she managed to pin Tian Tian down when they wrestled the other day. It’s just funny to watch how well behaved Su Lin is and how naughty Tai Shan is.

]]> By: Rose Nowicki http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2007/01/24/expanding-world/comment-page-1/#comment-26487 Rose Nowicki Sat, 27 Jan 2007 14:09:56 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/general/expanding-world/#comment-26487 Hi Suzanne, Yesterday morning, Friday, around 6:10 AM, I observed Su Lin nursing while Bai was sitting in the " hollowed out tree" . This was the first time I've seen Mom and Su Lin so close. Thank you for all the information you supply during this stressful separation time. Regards, Rose Hi Suzanne,
Yesterday morning, Friday, around 6:10 AM, I observed Su Lin nursing while Bai was sitting in the
” hollowed out tree” . This was the first time I’ve seen Mom and Su Lin so close.

Thank you for all the information you supply during this stressful separation time.

Regards,
Rose

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