by Meg | Jun 22, 2013 | Conservation, Endangered Species, Panda, Science, wildlife |
Since starting the personality studies, I’ve noticed that each panda approaches the enrichment items differently. I’ve seen pandas swat at the basketball or pick the ball up to hold it, and I’ve seen a panda place her paw on a piece of ice and rub it back and forth...
by Meg | Jun 14, 2013 | Conservation, Current Endangered Species News, Endangered Species, Panda, wildlife
I don’t know if I mentioned this earlier (we didn’t know how hush, hush this project was so were hesitant to publish anything on the blog), but National Geographic and Sky 3D were at the breeding center this winter filming an exciting new 3D panda movie!...
by Meg | Jun 10, 2013 | Conservation, Current Endangered Species News, Endangered Species, Internship, Panda, Science, wildlife |
I started the personality study a couple of weeks ago and so far every panda has had a different reaction to the novel objects. Other than deflating the basketball, Hai Zi showed little interest in either of the novel objects. Xin Nier interacted with most of the...
by Meg | Jun 9, 2013 | Around PDX, Conservation, Current Endangered Species News, Environmental Impact, pollution, Science, wildlife
Did you know that this past week our lovely city Portland hosted World Environmental Day? We were chosen for our environtmentally friendly city. Way to go Portland, we’re proud of you!
by Meg | Jun 7, 2013 | Conservation, Endangered Species, Panda, Science, wildlife
My first year in China the Ross School visited with Rustic Pathways and interviewed me for their giant panda video. Here’s the final version – supposedly it’s been viewed at the White House! Hope you enjoyed learning more about the plight of the...
by Meg | Jun 5, 2013 | Conservation, Education, Endangered Species, Internship, Panda, Science
I’d like you to meet our new summer intern. Amélie Le Roy will be joining the panda team at the end of June when Stephanie leaves and she’ll primarily be working on finishing up the stereotypical and personality studies that Stephanie is working on. Amélie...
