Finland Forced to Return Pandas to China Early Amid Surging Costs
Finland’s Zoo to Return Pandas to China Early A zoo in Finland is set to return two giant pandas to China, eight years ahead of schedule, due to financial difficulties.…
Berlin Zoo’s Newest Panda Twins Flourish in Their First Five Days: A Joyful Start
BERLIN (AP) — Berlin Zoo is celebrating the arrival of its newest panda twins, who are thriving in their new home. The tiny cubs, born last Thursday to 11-year-old mother…
Controversy in China as ‘Toxic’ Panda Fans Advocate for Keeping Bears at Home
In Hong Kong, a pair of giant pandas is set to depart for the U.S. from China, marking a revival of “panda diplomacy,” a strategy that has historically sent these…
China Promises Pair of Pandas to Australia Amid Warming Relations
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang’s visit to Australia on Sunday was marked by positive bilateral engagements, highlighting shared initiatives such as the giant panda loan program and a revitalized wine trade.…
Qinling Pandas: The Unique Bears that Diverged 300,000 Years Ago and Occasionally Sport Brown Fur
Qinling pandas, a subspecies of giant pandas native to China’s Qinling Mountains, have long fascinated researchers due to their unique brown fur variation. Unlike their famous black-and-white counterparts, these brown…
Pandas Make a Majestic Comeback at D.C.’s National Zoo
Giant pandas have long been a beloved attraction at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C., ever since the arrival of the first pair in 1972—a historic gesture of friendship…
Red Panda Finds New Home in Breeding Program to Support Conservation Efforts
Exciting news emerged as a red panda named Flint embarked on a journey to his new home, marking the beginning of an important chapter in an endangered species breeding program.…
Giant Pandas Embark on Journey from China to San Diego Zoo in Conservation Partnership
The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance recently embarked on a journey to China to meet with the giant pandas, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, in anticipation of their upcoming relocation…
Echoes of Hope: Unveiling a Beacon in the Words of the Chinese President
Panda enthusiasts in America have been granted a renewed sense of hope, with Chinese President Xi Jinping expressing his government’s readiness to extend the loan of the beloved black and…
The End of an Era as The National Zoo’s Panda Program Bows Out After Over 50 Years, While China Explores New Horizons
In a poignant farewell, three black and white ambassadors of diplomacy—Tian Tian, Mei Xiang, and their playful cub, Xiao Qi Ji—departed the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC. Encased in…