An experienced mom, 'Mei Xiang picked the cub up immediately and began cradling and caring for it,' the zoo said in a statement. All Rights Reserved. 'We need this! Convicted sex offender Anthony Weiner denies HE cost Hillary the 2016 victory because of his underage sexting scandal exposed by DailyMail.com which led to infamous Comey letter, Trump campaign claims Michigan Gov Whitmer is 'encouraging assassination attempt' against the President with discreet '8645' pin in background of TV interview, 'I know people that would have locked Joe up weeks ago': 'Angry' Trump lashes out at Biden's 'c**p and corruption' and says 'he's lucky' that AG Barr is 'a nice man' during back-to-back Arizona rallies, US investigators have identified six Russian government hackers who breached the DNC and leaked emails during the 2016 presidential race, 'Joe Biden is a criminal and you're a criminal for not reporting it!' Her first three offspring, Tai Shan, Bao Bao and Bei Bei, were transported to China at age 4 under an agreement with the Chinese government. Zookeepers also were using the camera to keep an eye on mom and baby. We’re overjoyed to share that Mei Xiang gave birth at 6:35 p.m. and is caring for her newborn attentively. Delivering a 'much-needed moment of pure joy,' the National Zoo's giant panda Mei Xiang gave birth to a wiggling cub Friday at a time of global pandemic and social unrest. The cub is Mei Xiang's fourth. Her first three offspring, Tai Shan, Bao Bao and Bei Bei, were transported to China at age 4 under an agreement with the Chinese government, Mei Xiang cradles the tiny cub in her arms after giving birth at the National Zoo in Washington, DC, on Friday. The announcement came just hours after the zoo tweeted that it believed Mei Xiang had gone into labor. Giant panda Mei Xiang has become increasingly restless and began body licking—both signs that labor has probably started! Mei Xiang is the second-oldest giant panda to give birth in captivity, ever. Giant pandas at birth are about the size of a stick of butter. That's when Panda Cam viewers were able to get a look at the growing cub. Giant panda Mei Xiang gives birth at National Zoo The blind, hairless baby born in Washington, D.C., is extremely fragile and completely dependent on her mother. She is the oldest giant panda to successfully give birth in the United States. Mei Xiang gave birth in a small den, where she created a nest out of branches. This year, Taylor says, the birth of Mei Xiang's baby has felt almost “miraculous” given the species’ three-day (per year!) 'We are all in desperate need of these feel-goods.'. The zoo announced last week that it had detected the fetus during an ultrasound and that Mei Xiang could go into labor any day. Using frozen sperm enabled the staff to limit its interactions with Mei Xiang and work load in consideration of other workers. It was the first successful procedure of its kind in the US using only frozen sperm. According to the World Wildlife Fund, baby pandas are about the size of a stick of butter when they are born. Trump lashes out at Reuters reporter for 'failing to cover the Hunter laptop scandal, Kirstie Alley slams Joe Biden for 'pretty constant' racial slurs as she doubles down on her support for Donald Trump after being attacked online by liberal celebrities, Trump's campaign accuses Debate Commission of being 'swamp dinosaurs' and claims members will try to silence questions on Hunter Biden at Thursday's debate, Trump says Hunter Biden's 'laptop from hell' reminds him of Anthony Weiner's infamous computer which sparked Comey letter that helped president beat Hillary Clinton in 2016. With the newest cub, Mei Xiang, 22, is now the oldest giant panda in the United States to give birth, and the second oldest ever in the world, the zoo said. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. In this image from video provided by the Smithsonian National Zoo, Mei Xiang is seen after giving birth to a Giant Panda cub Friday evening, Aug. 21, 2020, in Washington. Among the videos posted on Instagram is a first look at the baby cub, and lets just say its here, and it wants you to know … 'Keep your paws crossed!' A precious giant panda cub has arrived! 4 Minute Read Mei Xiang's baby cub was born on August 21 with much anticipation and fanfare. Mei Xiang has three surviving offspring, Tai Shan, Bao Bao and Bei Bei, that were transported to China at age 4 under an agreement with the Chinese government. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Our giant panda team is closely monitoring her via the Panda Cam for a cub’s arrival. Positive mothering behaviors include nursing her cub and cuddling it close. Positive mothering behaviors include nursing her cub and cuddling it close," the zoo tweeted. “ Joyful news: a precious giant panda cub has arrived !” said a statement from the Washington, D.C., zoo. All of the cubs were moved to China when they were 4 years old as part of the zoo’s cooperative agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association. Rather than using a combination of stored frozen sperm and fresh semen, the zoo inseminated Mei Xiang only with thawed-out semen to minimize the number of close-quarters medical procedures. Play it now. The zoo said Mei Xiang "tested" her cub's reaction to being placed on the floor before leaving for a brief moment to get a drink of water. "A precious giant panda cub has arrived! ABC7 has been on your side with frequent updates outlining important milestones for the cub. The procedure was conducted shortly after the entire zoo shut down on March 14. Mei Xiang has three surviving offspring, Tai Shan, Bao Bao and Bei Bei, that were transported to China at age 4 under an agreement with the Chinese government. TUNE IN: https://t.co/99lBTV2w92. #PandaStory pic.twitter.com/x02fEYfAmx. "Giant panda Mei Xiang has become increasingly restless and began body licking—both signs that labor has probably started! The cub is Mei Xiang’s fourth. TRENDING. WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - Mei Xiang's panda cub made its debut on the Smithsonian National Zoo's livestream Thursday, adoring people across the world. 2 firefighters injured after fire rips through NYC bike shop, Many spotted without masks after 10K-person wedding scaled down, Video: Gunman shoots suspected shoplifter inside bodega, 73-year-old woman pushed onto train tracks during dispute in NYC, Debate commission to mute candidates during opponent's response, Video: Suspect wanted in string of armed robberies in NYC, Fall activities that put you at high risk of COVID-19 transmission, Haunted house cited for social distancing violations, The Countdown: Trump attacks Fauci with final debate days away, 2 rescued after crash sends car careening into Long Island canal, Alaska earthquake measuring 7.5 triggers tsunami warning. Our giant panda team is closely monitoring her via the Panda Cam for a cub’s arrival. ©2020 FOX Television Stations, DMV restaurants and businesses that will not reopen, ‘The whole world celebrates’ on-camera birth of panda cub, DC police investigating shooting that left young mother dead, Japanese researchers simulate indoor environments to show how COVID-19 can spread, 'I have been diagnosed with Lymphoma': Actor Jeff Bridges announces, Prince William County police say break-in suspect was armed with a sword, Barbie takes stand against racism in latest vlog, Maryland shortchanges taxpayers millions of dollars, according to state audit, Juneteenth now a permanent state holiday in Virginia, Mounting evidence ties blood type to COVID-19 risk, O may help, A may hurt, 'I just saw the report over the weekend,' Hogan on FOX 5 exclusive: Md. A "panda cam" is live to track her as the nation awaits good news. Her first three offspring, Tai Shan, Bao Bao and … The contents of this site are ©2020 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of News Communications, Inc. YouTube channel host Irami Osei-Frimpong discusses perceptions of freedom, Author David Goodhart discusses the classist divide among blue and white collar workers. 'Giant pandas are an international symbol of endangered wildlife and hope, and with the birth of this precious cub we are thrilled to offer the world a much-needed moment of pure joy,' said Steve Monfort, John and Adrienne Mars Director of the Smithsonian´s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.
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