Comments on: Watching and Waiting http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2007/08/23/watching-and-waiting/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:31:43 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Madison http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2007/08/23/watching-and-waiting/comment-page-1/#comment-60695 Madison Tue, 28 Aug 2007 01:14:51 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/watching-and-waiting/#comment-60695 I was think the cub is chubby chubby myself and close Chinese endearments would be Fai Fai (or a modifcation could be Fi Fi). I was think the cub is chubby chubby myself and close Chinese endearments would be Fai Fai (or a modifcation could be Fi Fi).

]]> By: Margaret http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2007/08/23/watching-and-waiting/comment-page-1/#comment-60623 Margaret Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:04:48 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/watching-and-waiting/#comment-60623 Ellie, does that mean that the eyes are one of the last things to develop in the cub, so it takes weeks for the eyes to open? It's hearing seems to be ok so my guess is that the ears develop earlier than its eyes. Obviously its lungs, tongue, and vocal chords are working because it is able to squawk (verbalize). It is interesting because the lungs are one of the last organs to develop in a human fetus, and are therefore one of the most sensitive areas of a premature human baby. Ellie, does that mean that the eyes are one of the last things to develop in the cub, so it takes weeks for the eyes to open? It’s hearing seems to be ok so my guess is that the ears develop earlier than its eyes. Obviously its lungs, tongue, and vocal chords are working because it is able to squawk (verbalize). It is interesting because the lungs are one of the last organs to develop in a human fetus, and are therefore one of the most sensitive areas of a premature human baby.

]]> By: Mary http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2007/08/23/watching-and-waiting/comment-page-1/#comment-59656 Mary Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:19:40 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/watching-and-waiting/#comment-59656 To follow up on Maureen #34, NZ also has the financial support of the Fuji Corporation and one of the Cams is also sponsored by Animal Planet/Discovery Channel. I agree with Maureen, NZ was so happy to finally have a cub live. I have no problems with the coverage of any of the zoos. I'm very thankful for the coverage we get and have learned so much from watching these animals. Thanks to all of the dedicated people in our zoos for the care they give the animals. To follow up on Maureen #34, NZ also has the financial support of the Fuji Corporation and one of the Cams is also sponsored by Animal Planet/Discovery Channel. I agree with Maureen, NZ was so happy to finally have a cub live. I have no problems with the coverage of any of the zoos. I’m very thankful for the coverage we get and have learned so much from watching these animals. Thanks to all of the dedicated people in our zoos for the care they give the animals.

]]> By: Ellie http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2007/08/23/watching-and-waiting/comment-page-1/#comment-59516 Ellie Fri, 24 Aug 2007 03:08:11 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/watching-and-waiting/#comment-59516 To Margaret #31; A panda cub's eyes open at around 50 days - more to watch and wait for! To Margaret #31;
A panda cub’s eyes open at around 50 days – more to watch and wait for!

]]> By: Cathy G. (LA) http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2007/08/23/watching-and-waiting/comment-page-1/#comment-59515 Cathy G. (LA) Fri, 24 Aug 2007 03:02:46 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/watching-and-waiting/#comment-59515 It looks like the cubby is healthy and strong! I loved seeing him/her " standing" on those front paws and protesting! How delightful it is to know that Bai Yun is such a good mother...her milk sure is making a chubby cubby!!! :grin: To #31 - Mama knows how to make a nest. She brought the 'boo straw in and kept doing it until she was satisfied with the place for her little one. When I saw how much she had put there, I really felt that she was going to have a cub, even though sometimes, that isn't the case. Thanks to all of the keepers and vets for the excellent care you're giving the cub and to Suzanne, Ellie, and other SDZ staff members and narrators for keeping us up-to-date. We appreciate the time you take to let us share in the information that you have, since we're such avid panda folks!!! I bet that the keepernanny (that's what some of us call you) was thrilled to be able to carry the baby. It's like a reward for a job well done!!! I enjoy being able to see the pandas 24/7, including time with Su Lin and Mei Sheng when possible. This is a treat for all of us in the balcony! :lol: Many thanks!!!! It looks like the cubby is healthy and strong! I loved seeing him/her ” standing” on those front paws and protesting! How delightful it is to know that Bai Yun is such a good mother…her milk sure is making a chubby cubby!!! :grin:

To #31 – Mama knows how to make a nest. She brought the ‘boo straw in and kept doing it until she was satisfied with the place for her little one. When I saw how much she had put there, I really felt that she was going to have a cub, even though sometimes, that isn’t the case.

Thanks to all of the keepers and vets for the excellent care you’re giving the cub and to Suzanne, Ellie, and other SDZ staff members and narrators for keeping us up-to-date. We appreciate the time you take to let us share in the information that you have, since we’re such avid panda folks!!! I bet that the keepernanny (that’s what some of us call you) was thrilled to be able to carry the baby. It’s like a reward for a job well done!!!

I enjoy being able to see the pandas 24/7, including time with Su Lin and Mei Sheng when possible. This is a treat for all of us in the balcony! :lol:

Many thanks!!!!

]]> By: Katie http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2007/08/23/watching-and-waiting/comment-page-1/#comment-59510 Katie Fri, 24 Aug 2007 02:56:54 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/watching-and-waiting/#comment-59510 I just listened to the newest izoofari chat. There is a perhaps a slip at the very end. Maybe the vet gave us a clue to the gender of the cub. As a GA resident I fell in love with Mei Lan and now I'm enjoying watching this newest panda cub. It is amazing how these bears can attach themselves to your heart. Happy panda watching everyone! I just listened to the newest izoofari chat. There is a perhaps a slip at the very end. Maybe the vet gave us a clue to the gender of the cub. As a GA resident I fell in love with Mei Lan and now I’m enjoying watching this newest panda cub. It is amazing how these bears can attach themselves to your heart. Happy panda watching everyone!

]]> By: Jessica and Chris http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2007/08/23/watching-and-waiting/comment-page-1/#comment-59502 Jessica and Chris Fri, 24 Aug 2007 02:39:47 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/watching-and-waiting/#comment-59502 We just wanted to say that we were so excited to see the newest panda. WE just love them. We log on every day 4 or 5 times just to see if we can catch a glimpse at the newest cub. We were down in San Diego last august for Su lin's first birthday and got to go behind the scenes and see the Panda's it was soo cool. Can't wait to visit agian. Will be continuing to watch daily. Thanks for putting the cam in the den for all of us to watch. We just wanted to say that we were so excited to see the newest panda. WE just love them. We log on every day 4 or 5 times just to see if we can catch a glimpse at the newest cub. We were down in San Diego last august for Su lin’s first birthday and got to go behind the scenes and see the Panda’s it was soo cool. Can’t wait to visit agian. Will be continuing to watch daily. Thanks for putting the cam in the den for all of us to watch.

]]> By: Maureen http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2007/08/23/watching-and-waiting/comment-page-1/#comment-59476 Maureen Fri, 24 Aug 2007 01:19:26 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/watching-and-waiting/#comment-59476 To Miranda #15 - while I agree that the NZ has the best panda cams - somehow they are able to shift to catch any movement by their pands - am also grateful to the SDZ for what they are able to provide us. After all Tai Shan's was the NZ first live cub after sooooo mannnny years of trying so they provided us with info about every minute of the cub's first few weeks. San Diego has been fortunate to have 4 cubs - their exhibits are also shaded which makes it hard to see-but thanks to those whose efforts make it possible for us to get a glimpse in the world of the panda. Also check the izoofarichat that has tons of info about Bright Stars first exam - even though we don't know the sex yet. To Miranda #15 – while I agree that the NZ has the best panda cams – somehow they are able to shift to catch any movement by their pands – am also grateful to the SDZ for what they are able to provide us. After all Tai Shan’s was the NZ first live cub after sooooo mannnny years of trying so they provided us with info about every minute of the cub’s first few weeks. San Diego has been fortunate to have 4 cubs – their exhibits are also shaded which makes it hard to see-but thanks to those whose efforts make it possible for us to get a glimpse in the world of the panda.
Also check the izoofarichat that has tons of info about Bright Stars first exam – even though we don’t know the sex yet.

]]> By: Candy in Iowa http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2007/08/23/watching-and-waiting/comment-page-1/#comment-59436 Candy in Iowa Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:03:14 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/watching-and-waiting/#comment-59436 Thanks for the fantastic new pictures and news of the exam. What a healthy looking cub! I can not even imagine how exciting it is to pick it up that first time! I'm SO envious! You have to be so proud to know you have such a big part in helping these animals! We will TRY to be patient until next weeks exam to hear what IT is, but it's difficult. Thankfully it is a very healthy and strong! Thanks for the fantastic new pictures and news of the exam. What a healthy looking cub! I can not even imagine how exciting it is to pick it up that first time! I’m SO envious! You have to be so proud to know you have such a big part in helping these animals!

We will TRY to be patient until next weeks exam to hear what IT is, but it’s difficult. Thankfully it is a very healthy and strong!

]]> By: Karen in Pasadena http://blogs.sandiegozoo.org/blog/2007/08/23/watching-and-waiting/comment-page-1/#comment-59428 Karen in Pasadena Thu, 23 Aug 2007 22:03:18 +0000 http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wordpress/default/watching-and-waiting/#comment-59428 Did Bai Yun suspect what was going on during the examination? Did Bai Yun suspect what was going on during the examination?

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