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Man in panda costume challenges Tian Tian to 'snow battle'

By Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Jan 26, 2016

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Over the weekend, Tian Tian the giant panda delighted the Internet with his joyous romp through the snowy habitat at the National Zoo.

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A man in Maryland decided to recreate the scene. On Instagram, Jeffrey Perez posted a video of himself in a panda costume, rolling around in the snow much like Tian Tian did at the zoo.

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In the post’s caption, Perez challenges Tian Tian to a snow battle.

According to the National Zoo’s Facebook page, Tian Tian is still enjoying the snow.

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