How a baby panda grows
In less than a year, a newborn panda cub will go from weighing less than a pound to being a fun-loving bundle of fur. It’s a bit like going from a butterstick to a butterball! With the birth of a new panda cub at the National Zoo, here’s a look back at how Tai Shan grew in his first year.
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How a baby panda grows
9 days: This photo shows the baby panda born in July 2005 when he was about 9 days old. Panda cubs are born weighing about a quarter of a pound. They are blind, have none of the black and white hair they are famous for and can fit in an adult's hand. This cub would later be named Tai Shan.
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