The panda team is still waiting to find out if Mei Xiang will give birth or if she is experiencing a pseudopregnancy. Giant pandas’ hormones and behavior mimic a pregnancy even if they are experiencing a pseudopregnancy.
Bei Bei has been spending the majority of his time outside lately and is also enjoying
Mei Xiang, the Zoo’s 18-year-old female giant panda, is showing behavioral and physical signs of estrus.
surviving cubs—Tai Shan, born in July of 2005; Bao Bao, born in August of 2013; and Bei
In a playful battle over bamboo, Mei Xiang is always victorious. Get the latest news on our giant panda mother and her cub, Xiao Qi Ji, in keeper Nicole MacCorkle’s #PandaStory update.
the past two decades, she has been a wonderful mother to cubs Tai Shan, Bao Bao, Bei
Our sweet panda cub had his first taste of sweet potato. Spoiler alert: he gobbled it up.
This week, he received a small red ball, just like the one his older brother Bei
How do you measure a year of giant panda cub cuteness? Giant panda Xiao Qi Ji — the Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s “little miracle” — gives all who follow his #PandaStory a reason to smile. Look back at his sweet snuggles, playful pounces and adorable adventures as we recap our favorite cub videos of 2021!
Venturing Where the Sidewalk Ends Much like his siblings Tai Shan, Bao Bao and Bei
The panda team has started seeing more pronounced behavioral changes in Mei Xiang, which is normal and expected for a pregnant or pseudopregnant giant panda. Overall, she is spending more time sleeping and is less responsive to the keepers.
the panda cams will focus on her instead of rotating between her, Tian Tian and Bei
Just a few days shy of turning 6 months old, giant panda cub Xiao Qi Ji accompanied his mother, Mei Xiang, into their outdoor habitat for the first time.
Video Much like his siblings Tai Shan, Bao Bao and Bei Bei were during their first
Summer is in full swing at the David M. Rubenstein Family Giant Panda Habitat. Read the latest update on Mei Xiang and Tian Tian from Laurie Thompson, assistant curator of giant pandas.
We remember how his son Bei Bei used to do this as well, and it brings up many fond
Spending more time out of the den presents giant panda cub Xiao Qi Ji with more opportunities to explore—and play!
when traveling up or down the rockwork—more so than siblings Tai Shan, Bao Bao or Bei
Explore a detailed history and timeline of giant pandas at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.
Giant panda Bei Bei (pictured) was born Aug. 22, 2015, at the Zoo’s David M.
