Panda Updates – Monday, June 10 – Zoo Atlanta https://zooatlanta.org/panda-updates-monday-june-10/
(photo by Jen W.)
We have yet to figure out why the air-conditioned house is not her most favorite
(photo by Jen W.)
We have yet to figure out why the air-conditioned house is not her most favorite
Bamboo is the giant panda’s primary food, but they don’t just eat any old bamboo. Pandas are very selective about the type and parts of the bamboo that they
Because they have to put so much effort into processing bamboo (breaking, stripping
Yesterday, we fed out the last of the bamboo shoots for this season. The pandas and the keepers are totally bummed that shoot season has come to its
Of course, we have bamboo to feed the pandas now that the shoots are gone, but it
The next time you visit, you may see someone we know everyone has missed. Last week we were able to reintroduce Idgie the red panda back to her outdoor
These new ramps are gradual, have some gripping bamboo “steps” for her while she
(photo by Jenny E.)
We have been taking advantage of these cooler mornings by getting the pandas into
(photo by Amanda D.)
March 11, 2020 Did you know that both red pandas and giant pandas have pseudothumbs
It tends to be common knowledge that giant pandas are native to China, but did you know that other bears also live in China?
Sun bears have been found in southwestern China, in the Yunnan province closer to
Giant pandas were once found throughout a wide range of southern and eastern China, as well as some parts of Vietnam. Unfortunately, their range has been
Certain conservation groups, along with the help of the Chinese government, have
We talk a lot about how each giant panda in our care is an individual, and nothing highlights that more than their mannerisms while eating! Each bear has
The twins often sit side by side during these feedings, and if they have found a
I think it’s safe to say that giant pandas are very much creatures of habit. This is why it is so important that we introduce the cubs to important parts of
This way, we can be sure that Lun Lun isn’t going to eat them, and the cubs have