2020-12-11 Xiao Qi Ji's Rocky Mountain High Adventure

#PandaStory Day 112, Xiao Qi Ji is 16 weeks old today! And the day started with an exciting adventure, as his mother Mei Xiang carried him up on the rock structure, and left him there! (Not to worry, he did NOT fall).

Afterward, he navigated the bamboo covering the floor like a pro, stepping over the big stalks. Only when leaves are involved does he seem to falter and vocalize. And after all that excitement, Qi Ji nursed in the playpen. (The audio for all the video is from the den cam).

Be sure to read the latest blog posted today showing Xiao Qi Ji is 13.4 pounds as of 2 days ago. Here's the link: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/ne...

Note from Doxie: I respectively ask that you do not post comments disparaging the Smithsonian Zoo's treatment of their Giant Pandas or comparisons to other Zoos. Also, a reminder that I am not employed by or affiliated with the Smithsonian 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/pa...
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