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DEL.ICIO.USPandas quiet after check up
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Zoo Atlanta vets were psyched about the panda cub’s physical and weigh-in Friday, but mother Lun Lun and her unnamed cub were acting just a bit miffed Saturday about the procedure, during which it was determined the cub weighs 2.91 pounds, and is 15.3 inches long.
“They were unsettled by the check up,” said Zoo Atlanta spokeswoman Susan Elliott. “They believe the cub is nursing, but the mother has her back turned so it’s more difficult to see. The cub is sleeping beside her now, instead of on top of her.”
Another reason for that sleeping arrangement could simply be that the cub, which turned a month old Friday, is getting older and bigger. The next great developmental question: When will the cub open her eyes? That usually happens at 35 to 45 days.
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By janice carr
October 8, 2006 08:47 AM | Link to this
I read that the trainers are using positive reinforcement strategies with Lun Lun, is she really able to point to or touch her ears, chest, etc. for the rewards(food)? If so, I think that this is so cool. Please elaborate. Also,are the trainers able to get close or touch Lun Lun during the weigh ins or training sessions without fear?
By ashley
October 9, 2006 12:32 PM | Link to this
hey this is ashley mills AND I LOVE PANDAS AND I THINK THAT PANDAS SHOULD LIVE WITH HUMANS