Giant Panda Cub Born at National Zoo
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PrintA male giant panda cub is born at the National Zoological Park. His parents, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, are on loan from the People's Republic of China for ten years. The cub will be allowed to stay at the National Zoo for two years, but then must be returned to China. Named Tai Shan, which means Peaceful Mountain in Chinese, the cub is the first to survive at the National Zoo. Upon his public debut on December 8, 2005, the cub is an immediate hit with visitors to the zoo and to his web cam site on the internet.
Chronology of Smithsonian History
Ruane, Michael E., and Debbi Wilgoren, "Tai Shan to Remain Through 2009," The Washington Post, 4/24/2007.
Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu
July 9, 2005
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