٠٠:٠١:٠٧Mandatory credit: Svetlana Akulova @svetlanaakulova1 Telegram channel
Moscow Zoo’s air was filled with the sounds of rustling leaves as the lively antics of its panda cub Katyusha brings joy to visitors and keeps zookeepers on their toes.
Footage from Saturday shows the cub trying to get her mother’s attention, biting her on the side and rolling around. In Sunday’s video, Katyusha was seen sliding down a slide and climbing up with a bamboo branch.
On April 29, Moscow authorities announced that with the arrival of warmer weather, Katyusha had been granted access to the zoo's outdoor enclosure, which had been specially modified to meet the cub's needs.
The enclosure enhancements included a log slide, a reduced water level in the swimming area and a new system to regulate the temperature and humidity.
Born in August of last year, Katyusha was named after the popular Russian folk song through a public vote conducted on Moscow city's online portal.
Her parents, Ding Ding and Ruyi, were brought to Russia from Beijing in 2019 and reside in the 'Chinese Fauna' pavilion at Moscow Zoo, which was inaugurated by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Giant pandas, native to China, are part of a worldwide conservation programme. Ding Ding and Ruyi are part of the scientific initiative, which focuses on preserving and breeding the rare species.
Katyusha’s playtime palooza! Moscow Zoo’s spirited panda cub engages in mischievous antics
Moscow Zoo’s air was filled with the sounds of rustling leaves as the lively antics of its panda cub Katyusha brings joy to visitors and keeps zookeepers on their toes.
Footage from Saturday shows the cub trying to get her mother’s attention, biting her on the side and rolling around. In Sunday’s video, Katyusha was seen sliding down a slide and climbing up with a bamboo branch.
On April 29, Moscow authorities announced that with the arrival of warmer weather, Katyusha had been granted access to the zoo's outdoor enclosure, which had been specially modified to meet the cub's needs.
The enclosure enhancements included a log slide, a reduced water level in the swimming area and a new system to regulate the temperature and humidity.
Born in August of last year, Katyusha was named after the popular Russian folk song through a public vote conducted on Moscow city's online portal.
Her parents, Ding Ding and Ruyi, were brought to Russia from Beijing in 2019 and reside in the 'Chinese Fauna' pavilion at Moscow Zoo, which was inaugurated by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Giant pandas, native to China, are part of a worldwide conservation programme. Ding Ding and Ruyi are part of the scientific initiative, which focuses on preserving and breeding the rare species.
Mandatory credit: Svetlana Akulova @svetlanaakulova1 Telegram channel
Moscow Zoo’s air was filled with the sounds of rustling leaves as the lively antics of its panda cub Katyusha brings joy to visitors and keeps zookeepers on their toes.
Footage from Saturday shows the cub trying to get her mother’s attention, biting her on the side and rolling around. In Sunday’s video, Katyusha was seen sliding down a slide and climbing up with a bamboo branch.
On April 29, Moscow authorities announced that with the arrival of warmer weather, Katyusha had been granted access to the zoo's outdoor enclosure, which had been specially modified to meet the cub's needs.
The enclosure enhancements included a log slide, a reduced water level in the swimming area and a new system to regulate the temperature and humidity.
Born in August of last year, Katyusha was named after the popular Russian folk song through a public vote conducted on Moscow city's online portal.
Her parents, Ding Ding and Ruyi, were brought to Russia from Beijing in 2019 and reside in the 'Chinese Fauna' pavilion at Moscow Zoo, which was inaugurated by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Giant pandas, native to China, are part of a worldwide conservation programme. Ding Ding and Ruyi are part of the scientific initiative, which focuses on preserving and breeding the rare species.