Giant Pandas
Come in for a cuddle! Mother panda dotes on two-month-old cub as he makes his first public appearance at zoo
This is the heart-warming moment a protective mother panda takes her baby by the scuff of the neck as he made his debut to the world.<p>Mother Long Long …
ChinaGermany records fewer laser attacks on aircraft landing at airports
Air traffic authorities have highlighted a decrease in laser attacks on aircraft, often aimed at disorienting pilots during landing maneuvers. But …
Angela MerkelBaby giant panda "Long Zai" makes public debut in Guangzhou
Baby giant panda "Long Zai" is seen at the Chimelong Safari Park in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province, Sept. 20, 2018. The baby …
ChinaOasis ZooRun: the animals you'll see on the course
Photo: Inge Johnson/Canada Running Series.<p>Tomorrow is the Oasis ZooRun. One of the biggest draws of the event is the opportunity to run through …
RunningGiant pandas can tell a mate from their calls
<b>Scientists have investigated the calls of giant pandas - and it's not good news for animals seeking a date.</b><p>Pandas can identify each other from their sheep-like bleats at a distance of up to 20 metres, research found.<p>But they can only decipher the sex of a potential mate if they are less than 10 …
BearsDecoding Pandas’ Come-Hither Calls
For solitary animals, giant pandas have an awful lot to say to one another. Their vocal repertoire comprises more than a dozen distinct grunts, barks and squeaks, most of which amount to some version of “leave me alone.”<p>But when mating season rolls around, both male and female giant pandas turn to …
HabitatsDesperate Adelaide Zoo hope 'panda porn' will inspire love
All the 'relatives' were keen for the romance to proceed, the setting was right, the timing perfect, but at the end of the day the young couple just …
BearsGiant lanterns return to Edinburgh Zoo with a mythical magic
<b>Giant lanterns are once again set to light up the night at Edinburgh Zoo - this time with a special mythical magic.</b><p>The zoo held the spectacular Giant …
Loch NessGiant pandas’ bleats provide a ‘caller ID’ so the solitary bears know the identity of their neighbours from 65 feet away
Giant panda bleats act as a kind of caller ID, revealing their identity to nearby neighbours at distances of up to 65 feet (20 metres), researchers …
BearsAdorable Animal Shelter Volunteer Keeps Falling Asleep With The Cats
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New York CityMining company accused of damaging panda habitat
A court in Southwest China's Sichuan Province recently accepted a case accusing a company's mining operations of damaging a giant panda habitat in a …
News (China)Red panda cubs make public debut at Greenville Zoo
After months of waiting, the public can now watch the Greenville Zoo’s latest set of red panda cubs traverse the treetops and feast on bamboo.<p>The …
GreenvilleFu Ni the giant panda could be pregnant
Adelaide Zoo has announced its giant panda, Fu Ni, could be pregnant after the close of her 36-hour breeding window.<p>The zoo said attempts at natural …
BearsSteven Monfort Named Director of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
Steven Monfort has been named the John and Adrienne Mars Director, Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, effective Sept. 17. …
George MasonPhoto essay: Inside Academy of Natural Sciences’ historic diorama renovation
Restoring historic<br>dioramas<p>April 16, 2018: Workers use different wavelength lighting to find imperfections and repairs in the gorillas before they are …
Gorillas7 Panda Facts You Probably Didn't Know Until Now
7 Facts About Pandas You Never Knew<p>Because who doesn’t want to know more about the most adorable animals on the planet?<p>1 / 7<p>1. Pandas Grow from Tiny …
Lifestyle (Canada)What is a Panda Ambassador?
Back in January, UNDP and China’s Chengdu Panda Base announced two baby panda cubs as the first ever <b>Animal Ambassadors</b> for the Sustainable …
Sustainable Development GoalsDigital rumpy pumpy has seduced the young — who needs actual sex when you’ve got aubergine emojis?
Old-fashioned analogue sex is going out of fashion. More and more young people, it seems, regard physical sex as bothersome and inconvenient, and …
Opinion (UK)From pandas and people to the world
Sustainability is a big proposition these days – big as the world. Our recent paper, “Nexus Approaches to Global Sustainable Development” is a call …
Michigan State University'Chinese Midwest' sees development boom
The industrialization and urbanization of midwestern Chinese cities have been accelerated, with the GDP of seven cities in the region surpassing 700 …
News (China)Zoo bans staff from wearing hi-vis jackets in case they put Edinburgh pandas off sex
Staff at Edinburgh Zoo have been warned not to wear hi-vis jackets around their two giant pandas - just in case it puts them off sex.<p>The Scottish zoo …
BearsEdinburgh Zoo bans high-visibility vests in case they put giant pandas off sex
After five years of disappointment in Edinburgh Zoo’s giant panda breeding programme, efforts are underway to make the rare bears’ home a little more …
BearsWhere do red pandas live? And other red panda facts
Red pandas, the russet-furred forest dwellers, spend much of their time in the trees. Unfortunately, they're experiencing a loss of crucial nesting …
BearsJapan-born panda cub makes public debut in Wakayama
Giant panda Rauhin licks her newly born baby at Adventure World in Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan on September 13, 2018. The panda cub will meet tourists …
Bear Cubs10 adorable pictures of red pandas ahead of #InternationalRedPandaDay
With the decline in their habitat, International Red Panda Day hopes to encourage people to learn about these adorable creatures
Cape TownRed panda truths
Apart from a weakness for bamboo, endangered red pandas don't have a whole lot in common with their black-and-white namesakes. They might look just …
BearsMake These Adorable Pom-Pom Animals from Japanese Crafter Trikotri
Our favorite? The red panda.<p>"Heartwarming. Happy. Adorable." Three words that come to the mind for Japanese maker Tsubasa Kuroda, a.k.a. trikotri as she goes by online, in thinking about her craft of specialty: pom-pom animals.<p>Take a peek at her Instagram, and you'll see the collection of her …
CuteNewborn baboon dies at Adelaide Zoo
It should have been a special time for bonding, but instead a female baboon is now grieving the death of her newborn.<p>The hamadryas baboon was born in …
GrievingGiant pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia celebrate birthdays with bamboo cakes
The River Safari’s giant pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia celebrated their birthdays on Friday (14 September) with bamboo cakes.<p>Male panda Kai Kai turned …
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