Comments on: 7th Exam: Mellow Fellow

By: Claudia

Claudia — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:51:30 +0000

What do you mean, when the cub can be seen by the public, that its up to Bai Yun. Does she bring him to the outside area, like now she brings him to the sun room? So when he is old enough and walking, will you open the door, and maybe mom will bring him out?? and it will be a surprise for the people that are there that day?? Moderator's note: The Panda Team will give Bai Yun and cub access to the outside exhibit when the cub is able to get around on his own. However, once the cub joins her out there, it might be several days/weeks before the team feels Bai Yun is comfortable having her cub in the exhibit and the cub is able to safely navigate the exhibit area. Once the Panda Team feels that all is well, the exhibit will open to small groups of employees to get the cub used to people. After that, he will make his public debut. As you can tell, it is a gradual process and not to be rushed. A previous post, One Step Forward, talks about the preparations for previous cub Zhen Zhen's debut.

By: jessie

jessie — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:42:44 +0000

Just wonder how does the little panda cub’s poo cleanup? He doesn’t crawl yet, does the keeper take care of it? Does the pandas poo at a specific spot?

Moderator’s note: His mother takes care of it.

By: Pandafan#2

Pandafan#2 — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:25:58 +0000

When are the top 5 names going to show up?

Moderator’s note: The name submission process is open through October 19. It will probably take a few days to narrow down the choices and have those name selections approved by China.

By: Phyllis

Phyllis — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:28:13 +0000

Someone mentioned that baby seems to have a “birthmark”. If I understood correctly, they’ve noticed a black mark on Bai and baby on their hind quarters. I noticed a little black spot on the munchkin’s tail today when he was napping on his back (soooo cute). Is this what they were talking about? Does Bai have the same spot?

By: Phyllis

Phyllis — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:45:10 +0000

What does everyone think of Tian Ran?

It means easygoing, undisturbed, unhurried.

I keep thinking of his last exam when he seemed to take everything in stride as if he understood the “blue pandas” are there to help and love him.

By: Phyllis

Phyllis — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:56:32 +0000

Fellow Pandaholics,

My daughter was nice enough to educate me as to how to post a picture. Like David said of his, my picture is also not the greatest, but it is another one of Bai balancing “mini man” on all four paws. I took this postcard on the day I caught her giving him a “twirly ride”. For those of you who are having difficulty getting David’s, maybe you can get this one.

http://img79.imageshack.us/img79/6546/baibabytwirlyride.jpg

By: Britney

Britney — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:03:13 +0000

:-p Baby boy is so cute!! Oh he is so so cute!! …and cute as ever. I just want to kiss him up… and hug him so much. :-p

By: Mary from Brooklyn

Mary from Brooklyn — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:09:24 +0000

David Perry, thank you so much. What a lovely picture of Bai and son. Moderator, thanks so much for making this accessible.

By: Frances in NYC

Frances in NYC — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:44:44 +0000

David Perry #111–thanks for the link. Bai Yun is one multitalented panda mommy!

By: Phyllis

Phyllis — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:49:39 +0000

Dear Moderator,
I forgot one thing. It is obvious that our baby enjoyed his little “back rub” at his exam. If the SDZ wants to hire me to be his “personal masseuse/ure?” ; just let me know…I’ll start packing!! Ha Ha

Have a great day!

Moderator’s note: You’ll have to take a number, as I’d want to be first in line.