'Put Your Paws Together': Smithsonian Zoo Names Red Panda After Nationwide Vote
Dolly won with 65% of more than 20,000 votes in the zoo’s nationwide naming poll.
- On Tuesday, the National Zoo officially named its new red panda cub Dolly following a nationwide poll, with the cub born to parents Keahi and Rocket.
- Earlier this month, the Smithsonian Zoo provided three possible names: Dolly, inspired by country music legend Dolly Parton; Pyra, meaning "heat" in Greek; and Dolpa, a region of Nepal.
- Over 20,000 votes were cast during the poll, with 65% supporting Dolly over competing names; the cub has "distinguished herself with bold and feisty behavior."
- Dolly currently resides at the zoo's conservation campus in Front Royal, Virginia, as one of three red pandas born last summer at the facility.
- Although the conservation campus remains off-limits to visitors, anyone interested in seeing red pandas can visit the National Zoo's Asia Trail to observe Asa.
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National Zoo Names Red Panda Cub For Dolly Parton
ABC News reports: The votes are in — the Smithsonian Zoo has officially named its new red panda cub. Earlier this month, the zoo provided three possible names for the cub, opening up a nationwide poll in an effort to choose her official name. A voting form previously listed her three possible names: Dolly, inspired … The post National Zoo Names Red Panda Cub For Dolly Parton appeared first on Joe.My.God..
National Zoo names baby red pandas after bedazzled country music icon – WTOP News
The National Zoo announced Tuesday that a name has been chosen for its newest red panda cub. “With flaming locks of auburn fur and a cuteness that extends beyond the hours of 9 to 5, this little firecracker officially has a name: Dolly!” The National Zoo said in a post on Facebook. There were over 20,000 votes, and the name “Dolly” received 65% of the vote, beating out the other proposed names, “Pyra” and “Dolpa.” Dolly was born on June 11 and i…
My Goodness Meet the National Zoo’s Newly Named Red Panda Cub – Dolly!!
Photo credit: Jess Kordell, Smithsonian The best news, as always, from the Smithsonian's National Zoo: "Drum roll please! 🥁🥁🥁 Put your paws together for our newly named red panda cub! With flaming locks of auburn fur and a cuteness that extends beyond the hours of 9 to 5, this little firecracker officially has a name:
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