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Xiao Qi Ji is expanding his skillset. Author: Matt Pusatory (WUSA9) Updated: 10:55 AM EDT April 3, 2021 WASHINGTON — The Smithsonian National Zoo's giant panda cub Xiao Qi Ji has been putting his climbing skills to the test lately, according to his handlers.  The National Zoo released videos of everyone's favorite cub climbing around the climbing structures, at one point joined by his mother, Mei Xiang.  "This once cautious cub has become much more confident in his abilities to maneuver around the outdoor habitat," said Laurie Thompson, assistant curator of...

Panda Update | Cub turns 6 months old, ventures outside for first time at National Zoo The Smithsonian National Zoo's baby giant panda Xiao Qi Ji has started venturing outdoors in his habitat for the first time. Author: Nick Boykin (WUSA9) Updated: 1:59 PM EST February 21, 2021 WASHINGTON — The Smithsonian National Zoo's baby giant panda Xiao Qi Ji started venturing outdoors inside the habitat for the first time this week, just a few days before turning 6 months old Sunday.  Xiao Qi Ji never before had gone into his outside habitat. A video from the National...