National Zoo's Panda Cub Comes Down From Tree After Over 24 Hours

After the youngest giant panda at Smithsonian’s National Zoo touched a hot wire Tuesday afternoon, Bao Bao retreated to a tree.

The cub decided to remain up high for over 24 hours until she finally decided to come down late Christmas afternoon, according to The Associated Press.

The zoo reported that Bao Bao was “perfectly fine” after touching the hot wire and her mother, Mei, stayed with her cub overnight.

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Bao Bao is only the second giant panda to be born in the zoo who lived to her first birthday, which was celebrated in late August.

The National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, offers a panda cam where viewers can watch the three black and white creatures during daily routine.

For more information visit the National Zoo’s website.

Photo Credit: Abby Wood, Smithsonian’s National Zoo

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