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.…
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…
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…
An Epic 23-Year Expedition from the National Zoo to China’s Embrace
Early this morning, the dedicated panda team at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) completed the final preparations for the journey of Giant pandas Tian Tian, Mei…
Unraveling the Mystery of Feeding Rhythms – How Animals Know When It’s Lunchtime
Understanding Feeding Rhythms in Animals: Tokyo Metropolitan University Study Introduction: Researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University delved into the feeding rhythms of fruit flies to unravel the innate knowledge animals possess…
Study Highlights Disruption for Pandas in Zoo Environments
All animals follow a circadian rhythm regulated by environmental cues, and giant pandas are no exception. New research suggests that, similar to some humans experiencing seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in…