Bao Bao was just a few ounces when she was born, on Aug. 23, 2013. Now the National Zoo's panda cub is about 40 pounds -- and it's been so fun watching her grow.
With only about 2,500 giant pandas in the wild, each bear is special; but this especially terrific black-and-white munchkin is getting some well-deserved extra attention this weekend. On Saturday, the National Zoo is celebrating Bao Bao's first birthday. There'll be panda-related games, panda-themed entertainment and more.
For fans who can't make it to D.C., we asked our favorite panda-obsessive, Doxiemom Pandamonium -- an enthusiast who spends some eight hours a day watching panda cub live streams, then making highlights videos of these babies' best moments -- to share her top 10 Bao Bao milestones from the last year.
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Bao Bao with mom Mei Xiang on April 2, 2014. It was the little one's second time outside.
Here are Doxiemom's favorite moments from Bao Bao's first year:
Is your favorite Bao Bao moment on the list? What will you be doing to celebrate this Saturday? Tell us in the comments -- and get in touch at arin.greenwood@huffingtonpost.com if you have an animal story to share!
With only about 2,500 giant pandas in the wild, each bear is special; but this especially terrific black-and-white munchkin is getting some well-deserved extra attention this weekend. On Saturday, the National Zoo is celebrating Bao Bao's first birthday. There'll be panda-related games, panda-themed entertainment and more.
For fans who can't make it to D.C., we asked our favorite panda-obsessive, Doxiemom Pandamonium -- an enthusiast who spends some eight hours a day watching panda cub live streams, then making highlights videos of these babies' best moments -- to share her top 10 Bao Bao milestones from the last year.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Here are Doxiemom's favorite moments from Bao Bao's first year:
Is your favorite Bao Bao moment on the list? What will you be doing to celebrate this Saturday? Tell us in the comments -- and get in touch at arin.greenwood@huffingtonpost.com if you have an animal story to share!
