Meghan and I are back in China to setup and receive training in endocrinology techniques to analyze all of the feces that we have collected. The poop is collected at Bifengxia, but is analyzed at the new Dujiangyan Veterinary facilities. If you are wondering- Does panda poop stink? The answer is no. Given that they digest food (bamboo) so quickly, it pretty much comes out the same as it goes in.

Zhen Zhen & Cub #2

Zhen Zhen & Cub #2

I arrived a few days earlier in order to transfer the feces from Bifengxia. After walking around to see all of the quickly growing cubs, it has become difficult to count how many there are. But, I did manage to sit in on a maternal observation of Zhen Zhen and cub #2 as we are calling her. She looks like a confident and protective mother.

Zhen Zhen Cub #2

Zhen Zhen Cub #2

If anyone has any questions about certain cubs or proud mothers, don’t hesitate to ask us by sending us a comment. We will be in Dujiangyan until next week, but will then be at Bifengxia.