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🥰 Vote for the Most Heartwarming Story of the Year!

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Dear Jon,

Wow, so many of you voted for the Smithsonian's Most Groundbreaking story of the year! Thank you for sharing your top picks. You make every one of these moments possible—we can’t wait to see which are your favorites!

The next category may be a tough choice... but we need your help to pick a winner. Which of these selections for Most Heartwarming story makes you say "aww" the loudest?

Mother-pup pair of Saccopteryx bilineata (greater sac-winged bats) in their day-roost. The pup is attached to its mothers’ belly. Image by Michael Stifter, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute.

Baby Bats Babble with Mom to Learn Language

Much like human parents and their offspring, greater sac-winged bats engage in active language learning between parent and pup. Research conducted at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute found that baby bats try out vocalizations through babbling, which includes the repetition of syllables and regular beat that we see in human infants. Mother bats offer “baby talk” in reply, encouraging the imitation and offering social feedback.

Five, three-week-old cheetah cubs show off their new teeth at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Virginia.

Litter of Chirping Cheetah Cubs Make Their Debut

The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute welcomed the arrival of five new cheetah cubs! The litter was born in October to mom Rosalie, and all babies are bright, active, and growing fast. Each cub now weighs in at a few pounds and they are starting to move about with kitten confidence. The family can frequently be spotted on the Cheetah Cub Cam as they travel between dens.

Oyster habitat in Tred Avon, one of four tributaries biologists surveyed with video cameras. Smithsonian Environmental Research Center.

Extra Effort for Oysters Leads to Habitat Harmony

Biologists from the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center checked in on oyster populations in protected areas throughout Maryland. They found that efforts to restore habitats — rather than simply protecting the area — not only improved oyster outcomes, but helped other animal species thrive as well. These outcomes offer a clear picture of the holistic benefits of investing in active restoration.

Giant pandas Mei Xiang (left) and Xiao Qi Ji (right) enjoy a fruitsicle cake in honor of Xiao Qi Ji's first birthday. Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

Giant Panda Cub Celebrates First Birthday

People around the globe have watched giant panda cub Xiao Qi Ji learn and grow since his birth at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo! Xiao Qi Ji (whose name means "little miracle" in Mandarin Chinese) is an important addition to giant panda conservation efforts taking place around the globe. Now over a year old, he can be found eating bamboo, playing with mom, or climbing and tumbling on the Panda Cam.

Stay tuned — there are more categories to come. Make sure to vote for your top pick for Most Heartwarming story above!

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