A Baby Panda Gets A Name
Editor’s Note: This article previously appeared in a different format as part of The Atlantic’s Notes section, retired in 2021.
Marina, our resident panda expert, is off work today, so I’m here to bring you the latest:
We’re honored @FLOTUS & Mme. Peng Liyuan named our panda cub. Meet Bei Bei, meaning precious, treasure #PandaStory pic.twitter.com/icNxm8IddX
— National Zoo (@NationalZoo) September 25, 2015 First ladies perpetuate the breakdown of democracy on U.S. soil, right in nation's capital: http://t.co/TcAGeHj25Y
— Emily Q. Hazzard (@eqhazzard) September 25, 2015 @Hulie It's pronounced Bay-Bay
— Smithsonian (@smithsonian) September 25, 2015 I am so confused. I thought the panda didn't get named till 100 days old. #PandaStory
— Cass VanNostrand (@cassandradale55) September 25, 2015 Any other day -- ANY other day -- the new panda's new name would be big news. Here's the story: http://t.co/HERXDEdRjp
— Ed O'Keefe (@edatpost) September 25, 2015About the Author
Chris Bodenner is a former senior editor at The Atlantic.