Lil' Butterstick (as he is also known) was born at the Smithsonian National Zoo on July 9, 2005, to proud parents Mei Xiang and Tian Tian.
His birthday celebration is great news to conservationists and panda fans alike since pandas are a highly endangered species. To make matters wose, they have a very low birthrate, both in the wild and in captivity.
The fact that Tai Shan's is turning three and is in excellent health is a conservation success story- he is only the third giant panda to be born in the United States and survive. He is also the first surviving panda born at the Smithsonian National Zoo in its 119-year history.
As a special birthday present, Tai Shan got not one, but three popsicles filled with frozen bamboo leaves and orange slices. He also got to enjoy a huge water-and-gelatin fruitcicle in the shape of a number three!
It's not too late to send Tai Shan a Happy Birthday card! You can do so by a adopting a panda or making a donation.
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This is extremely cute! I love this article I really enjoyed it. It really made me smile. ;D
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