2021-01-25 Xiao Qi Ji ~ It's a Hard Knock Life!

Day 157 #PandaStory: Our tough, well-padded Giant Panda cub Xiao Qi Ji's journey continues ...

Around 7pm last night Mei Xiang bleated, Xiao Qi Ji left the den, and after they played for awhile in the blind spot, Qi Ji tried to climb into the playpen, took a tiny tumble, and then finally settled down to nurse. Afterward, he was playing with mom's bamboo, and another tiny tumble, so he headed toward the den, stopped and played on the disc before doing a great somersault in the den. And then it was time to snooze.

The next 3 quick scenes are from early this morning. Mei Xiang being frisky and playing with Qi Ji, and one of the times Qi Ji walks by the wall of windows he stops to visit his reflection.

Next up, I'm not really sure what the keepers were trying to have Mei Xiang do, but the doors between the rooms and the patio were opening and closing. Qi Ji got caught up in the situation as Mei Xiang would swiffer or carry him to the opening or closing doors. Sort of confusing, but fascinating to see how her brain works as the doors opening are a way for the keepers to have her shift from one location to the next. Ultimately, Qi Ji went out to the patio a couple of times (and Mei carried him back indoors), and finally Mei goes out by herself, the door closes, and Qi Ji walks away (the cams switch outside right after this).

After awhile, we see Qi Ji playing in Mei Xiang's overnight stash of bamboo ... he was riveted to that pile, climbing all around the stalks. Then Mei Xiang joins him in the playpen, they have a tiny tussle which leads to another tumble ... and then it's time to nurse.
Note from Doxie: I respectively ask that you do not post comments disparaging the Smithsonian's National Zoo's treatment of their Giant Pandas, or Mei Xiang's parenting of Xiao Qi Ji, or any comparisons to other Zoos. Also, a reminder that I am not employed by or affiliated with the Smithsonian's National Zoo. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping this a place of positivity, celebration and joy!

Video recorded at Smithsonian's National Zoo's Panda Cam website: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams/panda-cam
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