And it is here that WWF has focussed its giant panda conservation work, supporting the Chinese government's efforts to conserve the species. Since habitat loss is the most serious threat to the panda, ...

China’s successful rebranding of the giant panda has created an unexpected challenge for Beijing, as it aims to balance its use of the animals for soft power abroad against the demands of an adoring ...

It notes the habitat was built in 2010 ... In August last year, the Zoo announced that Sumo, a much-beloved red panda who arrived at the zoo in 2010, had died at the age of 15.

Giant pandas are often described as an umbrella species because their protection ensures the safety of other animals and plants that share a habitat with them. Amid the blitz of conservation ...

Entry into the National Zoo is free and no additional tickets are required to enter the panda habitat. Those wishing to see Bao Li and Qing Bao can secure passes online at nationalzoo.si.edu/visit ...