With one small step panda cub Xiao Qi Ji takes one giant leap into our hearts. Watch

The clip opens to show the panda cub sleeping with its mom inside their enclosure.

Published on: Dec 5, 2020, 19:55:59 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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Videos that showcase various antics of the baby animals are too cute to handle. Period. Case in point, a clip shared on Instagram which shows a baby panda named Xiao Qi Ji taking small steps. It won’t be wrong to say that with a small step, the cute panda has taken a giant leap directly into our hearts. Chances are after seeing the video you’ll agree with the statement too.

The image shows the baby panda with its mom. (Instagram/@smithsonianzoo)

The video is shared on Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s official Instagram profile. “That’s one small step for Xiao Qi Ji, one giant leap into our hearts. Our little giant panda cub marked yet another big milestone,” they wrote while sharing the video.

The clip opens to show the panda cub sleeping with its mom inside their enclosure. Within moments it starts taking wobbly steps to reach mom panda.

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Since being shared a few hours ago, the video has gained nearly 47,000 views from people. It has also received tons of comments.

“Best thing to happen in 2020 is this panda,” wrote an Instagram user. “I love how Mei turned over to see him waddle. Almost looked like she smiled,” expressed another. “Omg, how adorable & heartwarming,” shared a third.

What do you think of the video?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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