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San Diego Zoo's beloved baby panda

  • Xiao Liwu settling in at the San Diego Zoo's public panda exhibit on Jan. 23, 2013
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    Baby Panda Gets Cozy in New Home

    Xiao Liwu settling in at the San Diego Zoo's public panda exhibit on Jan. 23, 2013
    Ken Bohn, San Diego Zoo
  • Xiao Liwu looks like he's waving while holding a piece of bamboo in his mouth.
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    Panda Cub Gets New Toys

    Xiao Liwu looks like he's waving while holding a piece of bamboo in his mouth.
    San Diego Zoo
  • Xiao Liwu during his 16th exam.
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    Sleepy Panda Cub Gets Stronger

    Xiao Liwu during his 16th exam.
    Ken Bohn, San Diego Zoo
  • Xiao Liwu during his 15th exam on Nov. 29.
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    Fidgety Panda Cub Shows Off Belly

    Xiao Liwu during his 15th exam on Nov. 29.
    Ken Bohn, San Diego Zoo
  • <p>It's official. The baby panda at the San Diego Zoo was named Xiao Liwu, which means 'little gift' in English.</p>
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    Panda cub at San Diego Zoo gets official name

    It's official. The baby panda at the San Diego Zoo was named Xiao Liwu, which means 'little gift' in English.

  • The panda cub’s furry belly was on full display this morning as the rambunctious boy was examined during his 11th veterinary exam.
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    Full-Bellied Panda Cub Pushes Up on Four Legs

    The panda cub’s furry belly was on full display this morning as the rambunctious boy was examined during his 11th veterinary exam.
    San Diego Zoo
  • This image provided by the San Diego Zoo shows a giant panda cub receiving its first veterinary exam Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, in San Diego. The exam allowed staff to determine that the cub is healthy, thriving and weighs 1.5 pounds, but were not able to determine the sex. This is the sixth giant panda born at the San Diego Zoo, the most born at a breeding facility outside of China.(AP Photo/San diego Zoo, Ken Bohn)
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    Baby panda

    This image provided by the San Diego Zoo shows a giant panda cub receiving its first veterinary exam Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, in San Diego. The exam allowed staff to determine that the cub is healthy, thriving and weighs 1.5 pounds, but were not able to determine the sex. This is the sixth giant panda born at the San Diego Zoo, the most born at a breeding facility outside of China.(AP Photo/San diego Zoo, Ken Bohn)
Xiao Liwu settling in at the San Diego Zoo's public panda exhibit on Jan. 23, 2013
Xiao Liwu looks like he's waving while holding a piece of bamboo in his mouth.
Xiao Liwu during his 16th exam.
Xiao Liwu during his 15th exam on Nov. 29.
<p>It's official. The baby panda at the San Diego Zoo was named Xiao Liwu, which means 'little gift' in English.</p>
The panda cub’s furry belly was on full display this morning as the rambunctious boy was examined during his 11th veterinary exam.
This image provided by the San Diego Zoo shows a giant panda cub receiving its first veterinary exam Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, in San Diego. The exam allowed staff to determine that the cub is healthy, thriving and weighs 1.5 pounds, but were not able to determine the sex. This is the sixth giant panda born at the San Diego Zoo, the most born at a breeding facility outside of China.(AP Photo/San diego Zoo, Ken Bohn)
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San Diego Zoo's adorable giant panda cub Xiao Liwu is getting comfortable in his home, climbing branches, frolicking and taking naps in the sun.