A Panda Cub Photoshoot

Luck plays a large role in endangered species research at PDXWildlife, due to the fact that wildlife can be unpredictable. Today was one of those days, but in a very cool way. With a surprise visit from the Director of the CCRCGP- Zhang Hemin, the Bifengxia base sprung into action to gather all 18 panda cubs for a massive photo opportunity. The lucky part is that we were invited.

PDXWildlife Cub Parents

With 18 panda cubs currently here at Bifengxia, the base is certainly busy. If you have never seen a panda cub up close, they are one of the cutest, awe inspiring, fluffy balls of fur imaginable. All of the cubs here are between the ages of 1-4 months, which means that they are very clumsy, adventurous, and can let out a fairly loud cry when they are separated from their mother. When all 18 line up for a photo, this only seems to intensify.

Everyone is required to wear coveralls when handling a cub, and only a few people were given this opportunity. After 5 years of having a constant presence at Bifengxia, we are eternally grateful for the opportunity to participate in a once in a lifetime moment. Hope you enjoy the photos and can visit us in the future.

All 18 Cubs

Are you waving at me

Look at those eyes

Meghan and her new friend

Happy panda parents

Another complete cub view

Happy researcher

Meghan with cub

Trying to escape

Bins of cubs

Bin buddies

16 Comments

Anonymous on October 24, 2015 at 12:20 am

Wow! Thank you, all precious!

Nathan on October 24, 2015 at 12:32 am

Our pleasure. A once in a lifetime opportunity. Thanks for reading.
- MARY GIBBS on October 25, 2015 at 4:25 am
  
  THANKS FOR SHARING..I JUST LOVE THOSE LITTLE GUYS AND GIRLS…MY BUCKET LIST IS TO HOLD ONE …TWO, BEFORE I DYE. HAVE TO HURRY I’M 62 NOW!
  - Nathan on October 25, 2015 at 4:53 am
    
    Hi Mary- Plenty of time. Let us know if we can help you out with your bucket list. Thanks for visiting.

Lloyd on October 24, 2015 at 12:41 am

The picture of you guys with a cub or the one with Meg solo would make a great banner picture for PDX Wildlife. Came away from these pics with a giant grin from cuteness overload. Even bad jokes come to mind and make me smile, like, what’s black and white and red haired sweet? Ha ha ha.

Nathan on October 24, 2015 at 12:46 am

I do love that one. Very special moment for both of us.

Mary Schultz on October 24, 2015 at 1:05 am

Absolutely wonderful! Thank you for sharing your great pics 🙂

Nathan on October 24, 2015 at 2:40 am

Hi Mary. Thanks for visiting.

Fran Trask on October 24, 2015 at 5:01 am

This just made my day:) Loved all of them!

Nathan on October 24, 2015 at 1:15 pm

We were buzzing for hours after the shoot. Quite a treat.

Deb on October 24, 2015 at 5:57 am

The smile on Meghan’s face shows the pure joy Panda’s bring. Just Beautiful, I hope to have that opportunity one day.

Nathan on October 24, 2015 at 1:17 pm

Definitely a special moment with a perfectly timed photograph. We will be using it for years to come. Thanks for reading.

Patricia Rice on October 24, 2015 at 9:47 am

These guys are adorable. Thank you for letting us see them.

Nathan on October 24, 2015 at 1:25 pm

Glad you enjoyed them. There are more on the way.

Kether Hayden on November 20, 2015 at 2:44 pm

#1 picture is bin buddies 🙂

Meg on November 24, 2015 at 9:32 am

Kether, thanks for the reply and we’ll add it to the finalist! Hope you’re doing great in Senegal!

Anonymous on October 24, 2015 at 12:20 am

Wow! Thank you, all precious!
- Nathan on October 24, 2015 at 12:32 am
  
  Our pleasure. A once in a lifetime opportunity. Thanks for reading.
  - MARY GIBBS on October 25, 2015 at 4:25 am
    
    THANKS FOR SHARING..I JUST LOVE THOSE LITTLE GUYS AND GIRLS…MY BUCKET LIST IS TO HOLD ONE …TWO, BEFORE I DYE. HAVE TO HURRY I’M 62 NOW!
    - Nathan on October 25, 2015 at 4:53 am
      
      Hi Mary- Plenty of time. Let us know if we can help you out with your bucket list. Thanks for visiting.
Lloyd on October 24, 2015 at 12:41 am

The picture of you guys with a cub or the one with Meg solo would make a great banner picture for PDX Wildlife. Came away from these pics with a giant grin from cuteness overload. Even bad jokes come to mind and make me smile, like, what’s black and white and red haired sweet? Ha ha ha.
- Nathan on October 24, 2015 at 12:46 am
  
  I do love that one. Very special moment for both of us.
Mary Schultz on October 24, 2015 at 1:05 am

Absolutely wonderful! Thank you for sharing your great pics 🙂
- Nathan on October 24, 2015 at 2:40 am
  
  Hi Mary. Thanks for visiting.
Fran Trask on October 24, 2015 at 5:01 am

This just made my day:) Loved all of them!
- Nathan on October 24, 2015 at 1:15 pm
  
  We were buzzing for hours after the shoot. Quite a treat.
Deb on October 24, 2015 at 5:57 am

The smile on Meghan’s face shows the pure joy Panda’s bring. Just Beautiful, I hope to have that opportunity one day.
- Nathan on October 24, 2015 at 1:17 pm
  
  Definitely a special moment with a perfectly timed photograph. We will be using it for years to come. Thanks for reading.
Patricia Rice on October 24, 2015 at 9:47 am

These guys are adorable. Thank you for letting us see them.
- Nathan on October 24, 2015 at 1:25 pm
  
  Glad you enjoyed them. There are more on the way.
Kether Hayden on November 20, 2015 at 2:44 pm

#1 picture is bin buddies 🙂
- Meg on November 24, 2015 at 9:32 am
  
  Kether, thanks for the reply and we’ll add it to the finalist! Hope you’re doing great in Senegal!