Whether we're talking about animals or humans, gut microbes are essential for health, metabolism and protecting against infection. While captivity is known to alter the gut microbiota of wildlife, the ...

WASHINGTON -- The three giant pandas tumble around in their enclosure at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC, munching on bamboo shoots and leaves, climbing branches and generally looking ...

It’s panda-monium in DC again. Two giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, made their public debut at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in the nation’s capital Friday — more than a year after the last pair of ...

SAN DIEGO, California -- The San Diego Zoo says it is going to miss the popular giant pandas, as they get ready to leave California for China. But the fact that the pandas are leaving is a reflection ...

Two giant pandas that have been a star attraction at the San Diego Zoo for decades will soon be returned home to China, officials announced. Female panda Bai Yun (R) and male panda Gao Gao (L) view ...

Bleats and chirps between two giant pandas are a sure sign that flirtatious feelings are in the air! Read all about the ‘bears and the bleats’ in this update from the Zoo’s panda keeper team. by ...

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 ...

Giant pandas don't eat meat because chemicals in the bamboo they chomp on changing their tastes, suggests new research.

On August 8, 2024, the San Diego Zoo welcomed two giant pandas, Xin Bao and Yun Chuan. They were the first giant pandas to enter the U.S. in 21 years. In celebration of their debut, Governor Gavin ...