ARCHIVED WILDLIFE

eiguoc · **Posted:** Thu Dec 23, 2010 6:35 pm

This yote really wants that leg

and another video in

Beth · **Posted:** Thu Dec 23, 2010 8:50 pm

Wednesday, December 22 Update...

Since the cub is growing and does not need Lun Lun to hold him constantly, she sometimes sleeps away from him. This could entail just turning away from the cub without leaving the nest box or leaving the nest box entirely to lie down on the other side of the den. Recently, she has also occasionally slept in the adjacent den. She is never too far away and does not spend long sleeping away from him. This change in behavior is completely normal for a mother panda with a cub this age. The cub usually rests quietly or does his exercises (i.e., pushing his chest up with his front legs) while Lun Lun is away. However, despite Lun Lun’s latest step towards independence, she still seems to prefer sleeping with her cub.
Heather Baker Roberts
Carnivore Keeper II

Beth · **Posted:** Wed Dec 29, 2010 11:53 am

Beth · **Posted:** Wed Dec 29, 2010 1:14 pm

Wednesday, December 29 Update...

On Tuesday, the daytime keepers reported that, for the first time, Lun Lun carried the cub into the den where we feed her. However, she did not feel comfortable with the cub in there and quickly took him back to the nest box. As we give Lun Lun access to more space, she will have to grow comfortable moving farther away from the cub for periods of time. I am interested to see what she does with this cub once she has access to the dayroom. With Mei Lan, Lun Lun was happy to leave her safely ensconced in the nest box while she ate her fill in the dayroom. It took Lun Lun a long time to feel at ease with Mei Lan spending time in the dayroom. On the contrary, with Xi Lan, Lun Lun must have felt he was safer with her and carried him out to the dayroom within a few days of going out there herself for the first time after his birth. At his age, it is unlikely that Lun Lun will want to move this cub from the dens yet, but then again, with Lun Lun, you just never know what she will do. She likes to keep us guessing!
Heather Baker Roberts
Carnivore Keeper II

Mick · **Posted:** Wed Dec 29, 2010 4:14 pm

Thanks Beth, sweetness to watch. :smile:

Mick · **Posted:** Wed Dec 29, 2010 5:17 pm

I couldn't resist

wiggle, wiggle, wiggle

kittenface · **Posted:** Wed Dec 29, 2010 6:12 pm

It reminds me of the little train that could :lol:

I think I can
I think I can
I think I can

Beth · **Posted:** Wed Dec 29, 2010 6:27 pm

Sweet Mick and you are right kitten!

catwoman · **Posted:** Wed Dec 29, 2010 8:31 pm

Thanks, Beth & Mick! He is a little wiggle-worm! :flirty:

PattiO · **Posted:** Wed Dec 29, 2010 10:17 pm

I was watchin that adorable bundle today too! :) :)

kittenface · **Posted:** Wed Dec 29, 2010 11:54 pm

I was just reading at facebook (yes I finally signed up there) :roll:

and
the den cam should be running soon again I think I'm reading right that its suppose to be tomorrow which will be the 30th.
Here is the page I was reading so maybe someone else can see what they think
http://www.facebook.com/lily.the.black. ... 3154644478