12/6/2007 #1

Giant pandas Tian Tian (front) and Mei Xiang spent their morning wrestling and playing in Washington D.C.’s first snow of the season at Smithsonian’s National Zoo, Thursday, Dec. 6. Giant pandas are native to central China where snow is common in the winter, allowing Tian Tian and Mei Xiang to feel right at home when snow starts to fall. Giant pandas are classified as endangered with an estimated 1,600 left in the wild.

Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
December 6, 2007

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12/6/2007 #2

Tai Shan, the 2-year-old giant panda cub at Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C. surveys the season’s first major snowfall from high in a tree in his exhibit. Giant pandas are native to central China where snow is common in the winter, making Tai Shan feel right at home when snow starts to fall. Giant pandas are listed as endangered with an estimated 1,600 left in the wild.

Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
December 6, 2007

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9/12/2007 #1

Tai Shan, the giant panda cub at Smithsonian's National Zoo

Photo credit: Meghan Murphy, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
September 12, 2007

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9/12/2007 #2

Tai Shan, the giant panda cub at Smithsonian's National Zoo

Photo credit: Meghan Murphy, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
September 12, 2007

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9/12/2007 #3

Tai Shan, the giant panda cub at Smithsonian's National Zoo

Photo credit: Meghan Murphy, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
September 12, 2007

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7/9/2006 #1

Tai Shan, the giant panda cub at Smithsonian’s National Zoo digs into a special frozen treat he received on his first birthday, July 9, 2006. His mother Mei Xiang looks on before joining him. The frozen treat, prepared by National Zoo nutritionists, was made of bamboo leaves, carrots, pears, beets, apples and a touch of apple juice suspended in ice. Thousands of visitors came to the Zoo to celebrate the cub’s birthday. Tai Shan and both his parents live at the Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat at the National Zoo.

Photo credit: Ann Batdorf, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
July 9, 2006

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7/9/2006 #2

Tai Shan, the giant panda cub at Smithsonian’s National Zoo shares a special frozen treat he received on his first birthday, July 9, 2006, with his mother Mei Xiang. Thousands of visitors came to the Zoo to celebrate the cub’s birthday, where he also received a new ball and pool from Fujifilm. Tai Shan and both his parents live at the Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat at the National Zoo.

Photo credit: Ann Batdorf, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
July 9, 2006

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7/9/2006 #3

Tai Shan, the giant panda cub at Smithsonian’s National Zoo explores a new pool he received from Fujifilm on his first birthday, July 9, 2006. He also enjoyed a special birthday frozen treat made for the occasion by National Zoo nutritionists. Thousands of visitors came to the Zoo to celebrate the cub’s birthday, which included talks with Zoo panda keepers and traditional Chinese music and dancing. Tai Shan and both his parents live at the Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat at the National Zoo.

Photo credit: Ann Batdorf, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
July 9, 2006

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6/11/2006 - #1

Tai Shan, the National Zoo’s giant panda cub, plays in a tree at his home at the Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat. The cub turns 1 year old on Sunday, July 9. To celebrate his first birthday, the National Zoo is hosting a public party on Sunday with traditional Chinese dancers and music, special birthday crafts and talks by panda staff. Tai Shan, whose name means “peaceful mountain” in Chinese, was conceived in 2005 through artificial insemination in a procedure performed by National Zoo scientists and veterinarians.

Photo credit: Ann Batdorf, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
June 11, 2006

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6/11/2006 - #2

Tai Shan, the National Zoo’s giant panda cub, plays in a tree at his home at the Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat. The cub turns 1 year old on Sunday, July 9. To celebrate his first birthday, the National Zoo is hosting a public party on Sunday with traditional Chinese dancers and music, special birthday crafts and talks by panda staff. Tai Shan, whose name means “peaceful mountain” in Chinese, was conceived in 2005 through artificial insemination in a procedure performed by National Zoo scientists and veterinarians.

Photo credit: Ann Batdorf, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
June 11, 2006

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5/20/2006

Tai Shan, the National Zoo’s giant panda cub, dangles from a tree at the Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat on May 20, 2006. The cub turns 1 year old on Sunday, July 9. Tai Shan, whose name means “peaceful mountain” in Chinese, was conceived in 2005 through artificial insemination in a procedure performed by National Zoo scientists and veterinarians.

Photo credit: Ann Batdorf, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
May 20, 2006

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5/14/2006

Tai Shan, the National Zoo’s giant panda cub, attempts to climb a tree at the Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat on May 14, 2006. The cub turns 1 year old on Sunday, July 9. Tai Shan, whose name means “peaceful mountain” in Chinese, was conceived in 2005 through artificial insemination in a procedure performed by National Zoo scientists and veterinarians.

Photo credit: Ann Batdorf, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
May 14, 2006

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4/30/2006

Tai Shan, the National Zoo’s giant panda cub, plays in his favorite tree at the Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat on April 30, 2006. The cub turns 1 year old on Sunday, July 9. Tai Shan, whose name means “peaceful mountain” in Chinese, was conceived in 2005 through artificial insemination in a procedure performed by National Zoo scientists and veterinarians.

Photo credit: Ann Batdorf, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
April 30, 2006

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3/27/2006 - #1

Tai Shan, the 8-month-old giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, enjoys a stalk of bamboo on Saturday, March 25. The cub weighs 40 lbs. and although he has been chewing on bamboo for a few months, he has only recently started eating it. Adult giant pandas eat up to 40 lbs. of bamboo each day. Tai Shan and his parents live at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo Credit: Ann Batdorf, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
March 25, 2006

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3/27/2006 - #2

Tai Shan, the 8-month-old giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, enjoys a stalk of bamboo on Saturday, March 25. The cub weighs 40 lbs. and although he has been chewing on bamboo for a few months, he has only recently started eating it. Adult giant pandas eat up to 40 lbs. of bamboo each day. Tai Shan and his parents live at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo Credit: Ann Batdorf, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
March 25, 2006

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2/12/2006 - #1

Tai Shan, the 7-month-old giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, romps in the snow with his mother, Mei Xiang, on Sunday, Feb. 12. This was the cub’s first time playing in the snow and they both enjoyed wrestling and rolling around. The cub and his parents live at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo Credit: Ann Batdorf, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Feb. 12, 2006

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2/12/2006 - #2

Tai Shan, the 7-month-old giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, romps in the snow with his mother, Mei Xiang, on Sunday, Feb. 12. This was the cub’s first time playing in the snow and they both enjoyed wrestling and rolling around. The cub and his parents live at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo Credit: Ann Batdorf, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Feb. 12, 2006

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2/12/2006 - #3

Tai Shan, the 7-month-old giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, romps in the snow with his mother, Mei Xiang, on Sunday, Feb. 12. This was the cub’s first time playing in the snow and they both enjoyed wrestling and rolling around. The cub and his parents live at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo Credit: Ann Batdorf, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Feb. 12, 2006

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2/12/2006 - #4

Tai Shan, the 7-month-old giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, romps in the snow with his mother, Mei Xiang, on Sunday, Feb. 12. This was the cub’s first time playing in the snow and they both enjoyed wrestling and rolling around. The cub and his parents live at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo Credit: Ann Batdorf, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Feb. 12, 2006

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1/9/2006 - #1

Tai Shan, the giant panda cub at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, turned 6 months old on Monday, Jan. 9, 2006. The 27-lb. cub spends most mornings exploring his outdoor yard, but is captivated by his indoor toys as well. Tai Shan and his parents live at the National Zoo's Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo credit: Ann Batdorf, Smithsonian's National Zoo
Jan. 7, 2005

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12/22/2005 - #1

Tai Shan, the giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, ventured outside for the first time this morning, Dec. 22, under the close eye of his mother, Mei Xiang. National Zoo staff also watched closely as the 5-month-old cub explored his outdoor exhibit yard, climbed on fallen trees and wrestled with his mother. Tai Shan and his parents live at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Dec. 22, 2005

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12/22/2005 - #2

Tai Shan, the giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, ventured outside for the first time this morning, Dec. 22, under the close eye of his mother, Mei Xiang. National Zoo staff also watched closely as the 5-month-old cub explored his outdoor exhibit yard, climbed on fallen trees and wrestled with his mother. Tai Shan and his parents live at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Dec. 22, 2005

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12/22/2005 - #3

Tai Shan, the giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, ventured outside for the first time this morning, Dec. 22, under the close eye of his mother, Mei Xiang. National Zoo staff also watched closely as the 5-month-old cub explored his outdoor exhibit yard, climbed on fallen trees and wrestled with his mother. Tai Shan and his parents live at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Dec. 22, 2005

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12/22/2005 - #4

Tai Shan, the giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, ventured outside for the first time this morning, Dec. 22, under the close eye of his mother, Mei Xiang. National Zoo staff also watched closely as the 5-month-old cub explored his outdoor exhibit yard, climbed on fallen trees and wrestled with his mother. Tai Shan and his parents live at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Dec. 22, 2005

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12/22/2005 - #5

Tai Shan, the giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, ventured outside for the first time this morning, Dec. 22, under the close eye of his mother, Mei Xiang. National Zoo staff also watched closely as the 5-month-old cub explored his outdoor exhibit yard, climbed on fallen trees and wrestled with his mother. Tai Shan and his parents live at the National Zoo’s Fujifilm Giant Panda Habitat.

Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Dec. 22, 2005

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