In 1999, when the time came to name the newest panda cub in captivity, a column in the San Diego Union-Tribune joked that the ...

What exactly are pandas? Bears? Raccoons? A botched scientific experiment involving a cow, a bear, and a raccoon? Researchers ...

For panda fans not local to Washington, the National Zoo also is bringing back its Giant Panda Cam, where virtual visitors can watch Bao Li and Qing Bao, both 3, in their outdoor and indoor enclosures ...

WASHINGTON – Pandas are, to many, a gateway animal. People are drawn in by the bears’ charm and sweetness and before they ...

Today is a family affair for Rhys Price, who voyaged from Alexandria with her fiancée and two kids. Even the cold wasn’t ...

Bao Li and Qing Bao, the two giant pandas from China, are 3 years old and arrived in October. After taking a few months to ...

China’s successful rebranding of the giant panda has created an unexpected challenge for Beijing, as it aims to balance its ...

Move over President Trump -- the newest stars in Washington are two giant pandas who made their public debut on Friday in ...

“And we are excited to welcome panda fans back.” In recent days, the zoo has been preparing the bears for their exposure to crowds, allowing small groups into the panda compound for preview ...

“Bao Li and Qing Bao have already won the hearts of our staff and volunteers, and we are excited to welcome panda fans back to the Zoo.” The National Zoo is the only place in the U.S. where ...