National Zoo Panda Cam is Back! New Panda Cub Video!

The shutdown has ended and the Panda cam is back online!  In the 16 days since we’ve seen our cub she has grown to 5 pounds, opened her eyes and ears, and is responding to sounds.  She is almost 8 weeks old.  She can push herself up on her front legs and scoot around the den, but won’t be able to walk for another 8 weeks.  She’s also quite vocal as you will notice in this adorable video:

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