Smithsonian National Zoo in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Zhu Xiaojian
"When we worked in the field, we held the giant panda cubs to take their measurements. It was very sweet.
As a team, we worked very closely. Living together in the forest, we were like members of one family. We took care of each other; we learned from each other."
tools of the trade:
While doing field research in the 1980s, Xiaojian used a scale like this to weigh baby pandas. She would put the cub on the plate and slide the iron weight along the block pole to take a measurement.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Science & Medicine • Women.
Location. 38° 55.846′ N, 77° 3.126′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Smithsonian National Zoo. Marker can be reached from Olmsted Walk, 0.4 miles east of Connecticut Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC 20008, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. An Alternative to Logging (here, next to this marker); Wang Dajun (here, next to this marker); Back in Business (here, next to this marker); Giant Pandas (here, next to this marker);
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 12 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on October 22, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
