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Trip Pic of the day (30th Oct)

2008-Oct-30

This is Mei Qing Mei Qing 美茜 547 2002-Jul-12 Female CCRCGP Bifengxia WOLONG Ying Ying - #382 Da Di - #394 . I have to admit she became my favourite. She replaced Jin Zhou when she was taken to the Breeding Centre to be watched. I helped to carry Mei Qing Mei Qing 美茜 547 2002-Jul-12 Female CCRCGP Bifengxia WOLONG Ying Ying - #382 Da Di - #394 from the back of the van up the steep slope to her bedroom. My pandas are heavy, I was glad when I could put her down. It's very difficult to carry such a large heavy bear in a cage, as you can't get too close to the cage in case she becomes frighted and takes a swipe at you. As they have very sharp claws.

In case you're wondering she's eating panda cake. It's a special mixture of flour, bamboo, rice and added vitamins and minerals. Designed to keep the pandas healthy, they love it.