The Little Traveler is a photograph by Carol McGrath which was uploaded on April 27th, 2020.
The Little Traveler
This is Tai Shan. He was the first panda cub born at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC on 7/9/05. HIs parents are Mei Xiang (mother) and... more
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The Little Traveler
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Carol McGrath
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Photograph - Photography
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This is Tai Shan. He was the first panda cub born at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC on 7/9/05. HIs parents are Mei Xiang (mother) and Tian Tian (father). I call this "The Little Traveler" becuase this photo was taken the day before Tai Shan was sent to China. All Giant Pandas born in zoos outside of China must be sent to China when they are around 3 or 4 years old. There they live in reserves and take part in the breeding programs.
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April 27th, 2020
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Debra Martz
What a sweet panda image; would be so hard to send them traveling after getting attached to them.
Carol McGrath replied:
Thank you Debra! And yes it is hard to say goodbye to them. Next year the parents and the cub will be sent to China. The parents have been here for 20 years and it will be heartbreaking for many of us.
Sharon McConnell
Lovely capture of this amazing bear. Pandas look so sad, you just want to give them a hug.
Gull G
Art is unquestionably one of the purest and highest elements in human happiness. It trains the mind through the eye, and the eye through the mind. As the sun colours flowers, so does art colour life. -- Congratulations on your recent sale
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