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New Climbing Frames for Edinburgh Zoo's Pandas

panda — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:09:36 +0000

Giant pandas have a reputation for sleeping and eating lots of bamboo, but today Edinburgh Zoo released a clip filmed by panda keeper Sharon Hatton that shows just how agile, strong and playful pandas really can be.

Edinburgh Zoo’s male giant panda, Yang Guang (Sunshine) went for a stroll outside and was delighted to discover a new climbing frame in his outdoor enclosure. (Video after the fold)

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Yang Guang's New Climbing Frame

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Submitted by panda on Wed, 2012-02-08 15:06

Fu Hu and Yang Yang Playing in the Snow

panda — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:13:58 +0000

I just had to share this adorable video of Yang Yang of Vienna Zoo and her second Cub Fu Hu playing in the snow.

Simply wonderful.

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Fu Hu and Yang Yang Playing in the Snow

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Submitted by panda on Wed, 2012-02-08 13:15

Panda Cams at Bifengxia, China

panda — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:08:34 +0000

Explore.org in coperation with Pandas Internation have set up 2 new Panda Cams at Bifengxia near Ya'an, Sichuan China.

Currently Panda Cam 1 Shows Yao Man and Panda Cam 2 show Yao Xin, Lu Lin and sometimes Fu Long can be seen in the background.

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BFX Panda Cam 2

BFX Panda Cam 1

Tian Tian Encounters Hay for the First Time

panda — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:37:44 +0000

Edinburgh Zoo has released a video of what happened when Tian Tian came across a bale of hay that been put in her enclosure to play with.

Alison MacLean, panda keeper at Edinburgh Zoo said “We thought the addition of hay to her enclosure would go down well with Tian Tian – as it was all new smells for her! The fact we managed to capture the moment on camera is great and it makes for fun viewing. It really brought out the more playful side of her character - she loved it. She was throwing it around her enclosure, rolling around in it, rubbing her head in it and generally just thoroughly enjoying herself - it was brilliant to see her have so much fun with the hay!

Edinburgh Zoo Shows Off Panda Tartan.

panda — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:16:14 +0000

Edinburgh Zoo Press Release:

Auspicious timings, to tie in with Burns Night and the Chinese New Year, Edinburgh Zoo will unveil the exclusive fine wool worsted Edinburgh Zoo Panda Tartan fabric to commemorate the arrival of Tian Tian and Yang Guang to their new home in Scotland.

The unique tartan was commission by Edinburgh Zoo with Kinloch Anderson, an Edinburgh based family company renowned for their kits, tartan and highland dress since 1868. The tartan has been approved by the Scottish Registrar of Tartans – emphasising the huge cultural significance of the pandas to Scotland.

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Panda Tartan Clothing

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Submitted by panda on Tue, 2012-01-24 13:10

Panda Tartan Clothing 2

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Submitted by panda on Tue, 2012-01-24 13:12

Panda Tartan Clothing 3

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Submitted by panda on Tue, 2012-01-24 13:13

Vienna's Fu Hu Playing inthe Snow

panda — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:27:44 +0000

It snowed recently in Vienna, and Fu Hu made the most of it. Video from Vienna Zoo after the fold.

Jin Zhu and 2011 Cub Doing Well in Semi Wild Area

panda — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:23:31 +0000

Back in 2008 when I volunteered at Bifengxia in Sichuan, China. I looked after 3 Giant pandas, one of whom was Jin Zhu, I only spent a few days with her, as they thought she was pregnant and was transfered to the maternity ward. She didn't give birth that year. Though I did see the fetus on the ultra sound.

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Jin Zhu and 2011 Cub Doing Well in Semi Wild Area

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Submitted by panda on Sat, 2012-01-07 19:13

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Wolong Panda Garden (Chinese Site)

Competition Winner and Merry Christmas

panda — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 12:32:35 +0000

Congratulations to Alex Hubbard, from Surrey England for winning our goody bag give away. I'll get it in the post as soon as I can.

I would also like to wish all our readers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Lets Hope 2012 is the year of the panda, with lots of good news about them.

Andi

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Submitted by panda on Sun, 2011-12-18 14:52

Yang Guang Panda Cam Goes Live

panda — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:59:45 +0000

I've just been informed by the Edinburgh Zoo, that the Panda Cam for Yang Guang has gone live.

Follow this link to see Yang Guang around the world.

Merry Christmas Everyone, or the Seasons best if you don't celebrate Christmas.

Press Release
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On December 23rd, just in time for Christmas, Edinburgh Zoo’s Giant Pandas made their first highly anticipated appearance online live on video cameras…dubbed panda-cams!

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Yang Guang Panda Cam

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Submitted by panda on Fri, 2011-12-23 14:54

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Yang Guang Panda Cam

The Chengdu Giant Pandas Wish You a Merry Christmas

panda — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:18:53 +0000

Video after the jump.

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