WASHINGTON – Pandas are, to many, a gateway animal. People are drawn in by the bears’ charm and sweetness and before they know it, they’re hooked: spending hours staring through the glass at panda ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The giant panda, or panda bear, is known for its distinct black-and-white body and propensity of eating bamboo by the bunch. The ...

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 ...

(WHTM) — March 16 is National Panda Day, a day for celebrating the fluffiest, bamboo-munching bears. To celebrate the special day, here are some fun facts about pandas, according to ...

Giant pandas were back in the nation's capital Tuesday after nearly a year since the National Zoo's longtime residents headed back to China. One day after departing from Chengdu in the Sichuan ...

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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 ...