The Behavior Studies Continue

The Behavior Studies Continue

With the safe and timely arrival of the winter interns, the season is off to a great start. Stephanie, Zach S. & Zack D., met me in the hotel restaurant for an ice-breaker dinner and everyone was for the most part, awake. We ordered a few typical Chinese dishes-...
Su Shan 2016 Cub (Her First) Update

Su Shan 2016 Cub (Her First) Update

Nǐhǎo! Today, I would like to provide an update on Su Shan and her cub. We’re sad to report that at around the one month mark, much to the dismay of the keepers and vets at Bifengxia, Su Shan rejected her cub. This was Su Shan’s first cub, and although it is not...
2016 Cub Update: Month 2-3

2016 Cub Update: Month 2-3

Nǐhǎo! Don’t worry, I’ve included tons of cute baby panda pics for the 2016 Cub Update of their 2-3 months, but first let me update you on what’s been happening with us interns.  It has been a busy week here in Ya’an. The first week of October was...
Sofany’s First Few Weeks

Sofany’s First Few Weeks

Nǐ hǎo! It’s been two weeks since I arrived in Ya’an and I can easily say that I love it here. That isn’t to say that it hasn’t been an adjustment, but it’s a welcome one. The city of Ya’an is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. The culture is rich and the people are kind...
Meet our new fall intern: Scout Clair

Meet our new fall intern: Scout Clair

I’m very sorry that I’ve been so absent on the blogs lately, with Hetaoping reintroduction talks and collaborations, ushering out the old interns, and seeing in the new, I’ve had a pretty full plate! I’m happy to say everyone is transitioning...