2023-02-08 Xiao Qi Ji ~ Sparking Joy! Splashing, Tree Dancing, & Nursing!

#PandaStory: Xiao Qi Ji became really frisky and goofy today (the poor CO, it was tough to keep up with this ball of energy!), going into the indoor pools FOUR times, and then running outside to rough up the evergreen tree, or roll down the hill, or do gymnastics on his hammock structure! He even tried to stand on his head in the pool ... his head was drenched! Silly bear!

From the 5:35 mark to 7:26 we see Tian Tian (footage from the 4th) having a blast anointing one of the large downed trees in yard 3/4! He's still in rut, and having a scent mark higher then the competition makes a male more desirable to a female (out in the wild, Tian doesn't have to worry about this!), so our genius papa bear boosts himself on the downed tree!

The final 6 minutes or so is a nursing bout from this afternoon, with AUDIO! He found Mei in room 3 after he woke up from his nap and climbed on top of her, vocalizing that he wanted to nurse! And she obliged ... listen to his nursing song! Precious!

This has been a very sad week for those of us that follow all the Giant Pandas residing at the US Zoos, past & present. Last Wednesday, Giant Panda Le Le from the Memphis Zoo passed away unexpectedly at 24 years of age. I, along with so many millions of other fans who had the honor of meeting this beloved bear, are devastated that he passed. He was the very first Panda I saw in person, and I cried tears of joy when I met him. Now I'm crying for the incredible loss, for the Memphis Zoo, their panda keepers, and for Ya Ya, the remaining female. Cherish each moment of joy these incredible, amazing animals give us! Thank you.

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. Comments pertaining to anything other than the video content will be removed. 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!

All video footage recorded from the Smithsonian's National Zoo's Panda Cam public website: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams/panda-cam
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