Rubenstein's name may be familiar to National Zoo visitors who see it emblazoned above the David M. Rubenstein Family Giant Panda Habitat. With the latest sum, he has now donated a total of $22 ...

This giant panda lesson plan delves into this remarkable animal and explores its unique characteristics, behaviors, habitat and the challenges it faces in the wild. Included in the downloadable ...

Giant panda Qing Bao climbs over a log in her outdoor habitat. Smithsonian/Roshan Patel During the fall and winter seasons, Qing Bao didn’t spend much time near the howdy windows.

It might be hard to believe, but not everyone is obsessed with the giant panda. Some, including British naturalist Chris Packham, have argued that the black and white bears aren’t worth saving.

Conservations consider giant pandas to be a "vulnerable" species. "The National Zoo’s panda program brings joy to millions of people today as it does the important work of understanding and ...

Two giant pandas will move from China to Washington, D.C. with the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.