Directed by Kenneth Bi. His birth was streamed live on the Zoo’s Giant Panda Cam, and since then more than 1.5 million virtual visitors have tuned in to watch him grow. [1][2][3][4] The cub of Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, Xiao Qi Ji is a result of artificial insemination of Mei Xiang on March 22, 2020. The Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute's panda cub Xiao Qi Ji appears to be a big fan of Alex Ovechkin and company, as the Zoo's Twitter account shared a video of the cub playing with a large model of a hockey puck and a message of support for the Caps. Xiao Qi Ji was born at the David M. Rubenstein Family Giant Panda Habitat Aug. 21 at 6:35 p.m. to mother Mei Xiang (may-SHONG) and father Tian Tian (tee-YEN tee-YEN). Find resources to engage learners in grades preK-12 with science, the natural world, wildlife and conservation. "Giant Panda Cub Born at Smithsonian's National Zoo", "National Zoo's panda cub named Xiao Qi Ji, or 'Little Miracle, "National Zoo reveals panda cub's name: Xiao Qi Ji, meaning 'Little Miracle, "The National Zoo's Panda Cub Has a Name: Xiao Qi Ji", "National Zoo holds naming contest for its new giant panda cub", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Xiao_Qi_Ji&oldid=1007250337, Articles containing simplified Chinese-language text, Articles containing traditional Chinese-language text, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. As a public health precaution due to COVID-19, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is temporarily closed to the public. Find comprehensive resources on the Zoo's giant panda cub here, including photos, videos, cub updates and press releases. ALSO READ:'Pure joy': Giant panda gives birth to healthy cub at US national zoo. His birth was live-streamed and his growth over the three months has been viewed by over 1 … Sold Out. Xiao Qi Ji (simplified Chinese: 小奇迹; traditional Chinese: 小奇跡; pinyin: Xiǎo Qíjì, meaning "little miracle") is a male giant panda cub who was born at the National Zoo in Washington D.C. on 21 August 2020. (See our Email Privacy Policy for details.) Xiao Qi Ji is the brother of Tai Shan, Bao Bao and Bei Bei. WASHINGTON - It might not have been a record breaking snowfall but it will be a memorable one for panda lovers across the D.C. region – and the world! This went on for several minutes, when suddenly our little cub let out a loud and feisty bark! “Like many who have followed our giant panda cub since his birth last summer, I tune into the Giant Panda Cam from time to time. Pronunciation of Xiao Qi ji with 1 audio pronunciation and more for Xiao Qi ji. [4], As a result of an online vote held on the Zoo's website, Xiao Qi Ji's name was chosen and revealed 100 days after his birth, in November 2020. The … More than three months after … His birth was streamed live on the Zoo’s Giant Panda Cam , and since then more than … Watching Xiao Qi Ji always puts a smile on my face. The 22-pound panda cub had a lot of firsts this week; Xiao Qi Ji made his virtual debut on a broadcast with the giant panda team. WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - For the first time, the National Zoo has offered an up-close-and-personal look at its newest addition to the family, giant panda cub Xiao Qi Ji. via Smithsonian's National Zoo From Smithsonian's National Zoo: "If you tuned in to the Giant Panda Cam on Thanksgiving, you may have spotted a very special moment. Our 4.5-month-old cub’s interest in his surroundings really took off this week.He seems to explore the world with his mouth. Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington, DC 20008, PO Box 37012 Lined paper. Baby panda cub Xiao Qi Ji is getting stronger and more coordinated, according to Smithsonian National Zoo officials. Photo Caption: After five days of voting and just under 135,000 votes, the panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is named Xiao Qi Ji (SHIAU-chi-ji), which translates as “little miracle” in English. His name reflects the extraordinary circumstances under which he was born and celebrates the collaboration between colleagues who strive to conserve this species. The cub of Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, Xiao Qi Ji is a result of artificial insemination of Mei Xiang on March 22, 2020. Xiao Qi Ji was born on August 21. Xiao Qi Ji weighed 24.8 pounds on Wednesday, gaining nearly two pounds since the week before, the zoo said. Panda cub born at National Zoo, Washington, D.C. Xiao Qi Ji at his weekly weighing exam on December 2, 2020.