The Zoo has been home to giant pandas since 1972! Mel Songer The Smithsonian's National Zoo has been home to giant pandas for 50 years! Enjoy these 50 fun facts in ...

The giant panda, or panda bear, is known for its distinct black-and-white body and propensity of eating bamboo by the bunch. The panda is considered a national treasure in China, according to the ...

Born into the world covered in grey fur with their eyes closed, red pandas (Ailurus fulgens) are small, cute, and fascinating creatures. These beautiful mammals are native to the Eastern Himalayas and ...

Red pandas are some of the cutest animals out there! They are such adorable creatures with numerous interesting traits. For example, did you know that they are not closely related to actual giant ...

Adorable, fuzzy, and about the size of a house cat, red pandas are endemic to the high forests of the Eastern Himalayas. They’re distinguishable by their thick red fur, short snouts, and pointed ears, ...

The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., is marking 50 years since the start of its giant panda conservation program. On April 16, 1972, giant pandas Ling-Ling and Hsing-Hsing arrived at the National Zoo ...