China forges ahead with ambitious national park planAugust 27, 2020 – The new system aims to benefit wildlife and people alike, but balancing conservation with the development of a tourism industry can be tricky.
These Newborn Pandas Face 4 Big Threats to SurvivalAugust 24, 2015 – The blind, hairless babies born recently at Washington D.C.'s National Zoo are completely dependent on their mothers—who can sometimes accidentally crush them.
Pandas Have More Babies if They Can Pick Their MatesDecember 15, 2015 – The discovery may boost efforts to breed captive pandas, which are matched by their genetic compatibility, a new study says.
Our Favorite Instagram Photos: Panda Cubs and a Cliffside FallJuly 22, 2016 – We selected our favorite pictures from the past week on @natgeo Instagram. See more of our photographers' photos on Instagram.
Our Favorite Instagram Photos: Nighttime Procession and Lazy PandasAugust 19, 2016 – We selected our favorite pictures from the past week on @natgeo Instagram. See more of our photographers' best shots on Instagram.
Exclusive: Watch Bei Bei the Zoo Panda Cub Grow UpJuly 13, 2016 – Go behind the scenes with the National Zoo's panda team as they raise a baby to adulthood.
D.C. Panda May Be Pregnant: Why Is Breeding Them So Tough?August 20, 2015 – With all eyes on the National Zoo's possibly pregnant giant panda, get the facts on what makes breeding the animals so difficult.
Magazine Extras!November 09, 2016 – In this issue of National Geographic Kids, zookeepers teach a giant panda new skills to help him grow up. You'll also meet your shark bestie and learn about the different personalities of these predators. Then see what's cooking at a futuristic restaurant. Plus get a free pull-out poster!
Panda Twins—Oh Boy! Oh Girl? “We’re Not Sure.”August 23, 2015 – The birth of not one but two pandas has increased the excitement at Washington’s National Zoo. But keeping them both alive will be tricky.
Wild Panda Population Up Dramatically in China, Government SaysMarch 02, 2015 – The new numbers may reflect better and broader surveying techniques as much as a true boost in population, expert cautions.
Beautiful moments between animal mothers and their babiesMay 08, 2020 – From emperor scorpions to hippos to wallabies, many wild moms remind us of ourselves. Here are some intimate scenes captured on camera.
Baby Zoo Panda Dies, Showing Difficulty of Keeping Twins AliveAugust 26, 2015 – The National Zoo's strategy of continually swapping the twins between an incubator and their mother wasn't enough to keep one alive.
Lost and Found: Rusty, the Red Panda Returns to National ZooJune 26, 2013 – The bushy-tailed panda returned safely after going missing Monday morning at the National Zoo in Washington D.C.
Panda Yawning, Kunming, ChinaNational Geographic Photo of the Day: Panda Yawning, Kunming, China
When Matchmaking Is for a Good Cause: Staving Off ExtinctionAugust 28, 2018 – Red pandas are endangered in the wild. But in zoos’ captive-breeding programs, they’re protected, procreating—and replenishing the species.
Panda Playing in Snow Goes Viral: How Do Zoos Plan for Weather?January 09, 2015 – A viral video shows a cold-loving panda frolicking in the snow, but zoos also accommodate animals that live where the weather differs from their natural habitat.
