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At two months old, our male giant panda cub is doing well. Following Chinese tradition, the little guy will be bestowed a name after he is 100 days old. But what name?

Visitors to the San Diego Zoo will have an opportunity to name the cub. Beginning Saturday, October 10, through Monday, October 19, we are asking the community to visit the Giant Panda Research Station to suggest a name. The names should be in Chinese (Pinyin), have an English translation, be symbolic in meaning, and delivered in person to the panda exhibit October 10–19.

For those who cannot come to the Zoo during that time, we’ll also be offering a special link where you can submit your name suggestion, following the same naming criteria listed above. We’ll post that link as soon as it’s ready.

After this 10-day period, the Zoo’s giant panda team, comprised of keepers, veterinarians, scientists, and others, will choose several names from suggestions made by Zoo visitors. The Chinese Wildlife Conservation Association will then review the selected names. Once approved, the names will be posted on our Web site and on our Facebook page for a final vote by the global community.

Check the Panda Cam page for updates on when to vote online. The name that receives the most votes will be announced at a ceremony held at the Zoo on Tuesday, November 17, when the cub is 104 days old. We look forward to your name suggestions!

Awww, he looks so smug here! Too cute!

He had his last exam on Tuesday the 22nd, and all looks good! He’s a whopping 5.73lbs! Bigger than all the previous cubbies at the same age. Be sure to check him out on the panda cam!

But, I can’t help but mention that the new panda cubby at the San Diego Zoo is a boy! Here’s the scoop straight from the source:

It’s a boy! We are thrilled that our newest panda is a sturdy little male that is healthy and well fed. His first exam, on September 3, also told us that at four weeks of age he weighs 2.8 pounds (1,259 grams) and is 14.7 inches (37 centimeters) long.

Be sure to visit the panda cam often. Before you know it the little guy will be a big boy!

]]> http://perfectpandas.com/2009/09/11/panda-apologies/feed/ 2 http://perfectpandas.com/2009/08/24/new-cub-video/ http://perfectpandas.com/2009/08/24/new-cub-video/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:48:58 +0000 Julie http://perfectpandas.com/?p=2349 Head on over to the San Diego Zoo website to watch an ADORABLE video of the new panda cub. I can’t wait for the color photos!

Watch a video of the birth here and keep an eye on the panda cam for a glimpse of the little one here.

Head on over to the panda blog to read more about it. Hopefully they’ll be joined by a new sibling very soon!

Isn’t the cub such a cutie?! I’d wait until January to see the little one. Of course, by then she won’t be so little!

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