Suzanne Hall

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Through the Bear Lens

Through the Bear Lens

Panda cubs undergo a pretty amazing transformation in their life. They are completely dependent upon their mother for safety, nutrition, warmth, and comfort. It’s fairly easy to project human emotions to what we see taking place in the den in those early weeks:   read more

Pandas: When One Door Closes

Pandas: When One Door Closes

Giant panda Bai Yun has continued to lengthen her absences from the den. The primary reason for this is that she is now eating much more than she was a week ago.   read more

Pandas: You Asked, We Answer

Pandas: You Asked, We Answer

As Bai Yun and her cub continue to do well, staff at the San Diego Zoo’s Giant Panda Research Station have slowly begun to emerge from the constant efforts of watching over the den activities to return to tasks put aside during the crucial early postpartum period.   read more

Panda Cub: Furry and Fine

Panda Cub: Furry and Fine

The anticipation had been mounting on Saturday at the San Diego Zoo’s Giant Panda Research Station, because Bai Yun had not made an excursion from the den since Thursday evening. We knew she was due for a trip out soon.   read more

Panda Cub: Big Belly!

Panda Cub: Big Belly!

Last night, a little after 9, Bai Yun made her first den departure. She stepped out briefly to get a drink of water.   read more