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Giant pandas sleep in the most ridiculous positions — whether it is on their backs with one paw extended, or resting their heads on logs. Somehow they make every position look comfortable. We like to say that what looks uncomfortable for a human, is the best sleeping position for a giant panda. The cubs are … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, November 13"

The last few days we have seen consistent consumption of bamboo from both Xi Lun and Ya Lun. Previously they were chewing on and playing with small pieces, but they are starting to seek it out and eat some leaves (especially after some leafeater biscuits). Our close observations of their behavior and their feces show … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Friday, November 11"

Interested in ways you can reduce your carbon footprint? Some of our previous Conservation Blogs have talked about reducing single-use plastic consumption. You can also watch your energy use, as most of the energy we use comes from nonrenewable resources. Simple ways to reduce energy include unplugging electronics when not in use and/or buying power … Continue reading "How’s your carbon footprint?"

Hello, my name is Kyle Grace, and I’m one of the Herpetology Keepers at Zoo Atlanta! My fiancé and I recently moved down to Atlanta from Buffalo, New York. You may remember her from an earlier keeper blog about lemurs. For my first Zoo Atlanta keeper blog, I’d like to talk about my favorite animal, … Continue reading "Wonderful world of prehensile-tailed skinks"

Emerson, a 10-year-old male Sumatran tiger and a member of one of the rarest big cat species in the world, has died at Zoo Atlanta. The Animal Care and Veterinary Teams had recently been monitoring Emerson following visible signs of a decline in his health and behavior, including lethargy and lack of appetite. When he … Continue reading "Emerson, critically endangered tiger, has died"

Emerson, a 10-year-old male Sumatran tiger and a member of one of the rarest big cat species in the world, has died at Zoo Atlanta. The Animal Care and Veterinary Teams had recently been monitoring Emerson following visible signs of a decline in his health and behavior, including lethargy and lack of appetite. When he … Continue reading "Emerson, critically endangered tiger, has died"

Due to previous scheduling issues, this is my third attempt at getting cleared to work the giant panda routine. This is the first time since I’ve been back in the building since Mei Lun and Mei Huan were here, and that was only one day. Now I have been back for four days and have … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Wednesday, November 8"

Candy, costumes and decorations galore! Everyone seems to have a good time at Halloween each year. We as humans love to get involved in the holiday, whether that be through trick-or-treating or just simply admiring everyone else’s well-thought out costumes. Still, the question begs itself. How do the animals of Zoo Atlanta get into the … Continue reading "A spooktacular day for our feathered friends"

Occasionally, the pandas receive approved browse that we cut on grounds and give to them as enrichment. Most of the time, the pandas will investigate or play with it, but they rarely consume it (which would be ok because it is approved by our Horticulture and Veterinary Teams). That is, of course, until you give … Continue reading "Panda Updates – Monday, November 6"