WATCH: Xiao Qi Ji tries bamboo for the first time!

by Kristen Schneider

Fri, January 29th 2021, 8:32 PM UTC

{p}Before his close-up, curators weighed Xiao Qi Ji and found he gained two pounds in the last week. They also discovered him eating mom Mei Xiang's leftover bamboo.{ } (Image: Smithsonian's National Zoo){/p}

{p}During the Wednesday stream, Xiao Qi Ji's newest toy made an appearance. The bright green ball is softer than other toys, so he can chew and scratch. The green apple-scented toy also has a handle - which he's also been chewing on.{ } (Image: Smithsonian's National Zoo){/p}

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Before his close-up, curators weighed Xiao Qi Ji and found he gained two pounds in the last week. They also discovered him eating mom Mei Xiang's leftover bamboo. (Image: Smithsonian's National Zoo)

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