Archive for the 'Bears' Category

iZoofari Chat: Breeding Season at Polar Bear Plunge

Posted at 3:30 pm February 1, 2008 by Dennis Corbran

iZoofari Chats from the San Diego Zoo

Chinook and KallukPolar Bear Plunge senior keeper Kelly Murphy tells the story of the three bears at the San Diego Zoo, how they’re getting along, and what comes next before watching for a cub or two. Hosted by Debbie Andreen. (12:09)

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iZoofari Chat: Panda Naming Ceremony

Posted at 4:59 pm November 27, 2007 by Dennis Corbran

iZoofari Chats from the San Diego Zoo

Zhen ZhenListen in on the naming ceremony for our newest baby panda and the reactions from some of the attendees. Hosted by Debbie Andreen. (7:52)

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iZoofari Chat: Mei Sheng Memories

Posted at 4:27 pm November 5, 2007 by Dennis Corbran

iZoofari Chats from the San Diego Zoo

Mei ShengGiant panda keeper Kathy Hawk shares her memories of Mei Sheng, the four-year-old panda who began his journey to China today. Hosted by Debbie Andreen. (11:54)

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iZoofari Chat: Panda Cub Update/Naming

Posted at 12:40 pm October 12, 2007 by Dennis Corbran

iZoofari Chats from the San Diego Zoo

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Panda researcher Suzanne Hall discusses the panda cub’s progress at 10 weeks of age. She also updates us on the process for taking name suggestions for the cub from San Diego Zoo visitors. Hosted by Debbie Andreen. (11:52)

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iZoofari Chat: Giant Panda Update

Posted at 2:59 pm September 21, 2007 by Dennis Corbran

iZoofari Chats from the San Diego Zoo

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Visit with panda keeper Kathy Hawk in giant panda Gao Gao’s garden room. Hear her impressions and stories about caring for pandas at the San Diego Zoo since 1996, including her impression of Bai Yun’s newest cub. Hosted by Debbie Andreen. (11:57)

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iZoofari Chat: Panda Cub… It’s a Girl!

Posted at 2:17 pm September 13, 2007 by Dennis Corbran

iZoofari Chats from the San Diego Zoo

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Panda keeper Angie Fiore talks about our 6-week-old panda cub’s progress and about caring for pandas at the San Diego Zoo. Hosted by Debbie Andreen. (6:51)

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iZoofari Chat: Panda Cub at Five Weeks Old

Posted at 3:03 pm September 7, 2007 by Dennis Corbran

iZoofari Chats from the San Diego Zoo

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Panda researcher Suzanne Hall catches us up on the panda cub’s progress as it turns five weeks old. Hosted by Debbie Andreen. (10:42)

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iZoofari Chat: Panda Cub’s 2nd Exam

Posted at 3:23 pm August 30, 2007 by Dennis Corbran

iZoofari Chats from the San Diego Zoo

Dr. Pye with cub

So, is it a boy or a girl? Hear if the San Diego Zoo’s veterinary staff has an answer yet. Dr. Geoff Pye conducted the cub’s second examination, and he takes a few minutes to tell us how this exam went. (6:53)

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iZoofari Chat: Panda Cub’s First Exam

Posted at 3:20 pm August 23, 2007 by Dennis Corbran

iZoofari Chats from the San Diego Zoo

Cub with Dr. Sutherland-Smith

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San Diego Zoo veterinarian Dr. Meg Sutherland-Smith describes the first exam of Bai Yun’s newest cub, what she looks for during the exam, and how this cub compares to the three others she has examined. (9:45)

Read a blog about the first exam.

iZoofari Chat: Panda Cub’s First Week

Posted at 10:30 am August 16, 2007 by Dennis Corbran

iZoofari Chats from the San Diego Zoo

panda cub 11 days

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As Bai Yun’s newborn cub grows, panda researcher Suzanne Hall fills us in on how the new cub’s progress compares to others, and gives us some insight on how pandas take care of their young. (12:23)