Must-See Streaming Video: PANDA CAM

Speaking of Moms, I don't know why it's taken me so long to think of posting this link (doh!) to the most precious and charming show on the internet these days. Just in case you could have missed it amidst all the buzzz, check out the live, 24-hour Panda Cam sponsored by Animal Planet at the Smithsonian National Zoo in D.C.

Wonkette has some of the most delightful commentary about the panda cub Tai Shan, nicknamed "Butterstick."

Even my highly selective, refined feline companion, Jupiter, is smitten with Butterstick! He loves to watch the antics of this fast-growing, clumsy and ADORABLE panda toddler.

Yeah, there's lots of hype, but it's hard not to fall in love with Butterstick despite what the humans are doing. He (and mom) are much more interesting than their two-legged exploiters.

12/21/05 PANDA CAM / BUTTERSTICK UPDATE!
Butterstick's first outside adventure! ... panda-cam afficionados (addicts) were not notified!!!!!

12/23/05
awwww ... tired little pudgy baby panda ... fell plumb asleep while playing. zzzzzzz