Luck plays a large role in endangered species research at PDXWildlife, due to the fact that wildlife can be unpredictable. Today was one of those days, but in a very cool way. With a surprise visit from the Director of the CCRCGP- Zhang Hemin, the Bifengxia base sprung into action to gather all 18 panda cubs for a massive photo opportunity. The lucky part is that we were invited.
PDXWildlife Cub Parents
With 18 panda cubs currently here at Bifengxia, the base is certainly busy. If you have never seen a panda cub up close, they are one of the cutest, awe inspiring, fluffy balls of fur imaginable. All of the cubs here are between the ages of 1-4 months, which means that they are very clumsy, adventurous, and can let out a fairly loud cry when they are separated from their mother. When all 18 line up for a photo, this only seems to intensify.
Everyone is required to wear coveralls when handling a cub, and only a few people were given this opportunity. After 5 years of having a constant presence at Bifengxia, we are eternally grateful for the opportunity to participate in a once in a lifetime moment. Hope you enjoy the photos and can visit us in the future.
All 18 Cubs
Are you waving at me
Look at those eyes
Meghan and her new friend
Happy panda parents
Another complete cub view
Happy researcher
Meghan with cub
Trying to escape
Bins of cubs
Bin buddies
Wow! Thank you, all precious!
Our pleasure. A once in a lifetime opportunity. Thanks for reading.
THANKS FOR SHARING..I JUST LOVE THOSE LITTLE GUYS AND GIRLS…MY BUCKET LIST IS TO HOLD ONE …TWO, BEFORE I DYE. HAVE TO HURRY I’M 62 NOW!
Hi Mary- Plenty of time. Let us know if we can help you out with your bucket list. Thanks for visiting.
The picture of you guys with a cub or the one with Meg solo would make a great banner picture for PDX Wildlife. Came away from these pics with a giant grin from cuteness overload. Even bad jokes come to mind and make me smile, like, what’s black and white and red haired sweet? Ha ha ha.
I do love that one. Very special moment for both of us.
Absolutely wonderful! Thank you for sharing your great pics 🙂
Hi Mary. Thanks for visiting.
This just made my day:) Loved all of them!
We were buzzing for hours after the shoot. Quite a treat.
The smile on Meghan’s face shows the pure joy Panda’s bring. Just Beautiful, I hope to have that opportunity one day.
Definitely a special moment with a perfectly timed photograph. We will be using it for years to come. Thanks for reading.
These guys are adorable. Thank you for letting us see them.
Glad you enjoyed them. There are more on the way.
#1 picture is bin buddies 🙂
Kether, thanks for the reply and we’ll add it to the finalist! Hope you’re doing great in Senegal!