The giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) has long fascinated both scientists and the general public, not just because of its distinct black-and-white coloring and endearing appearance, but also due to ...

“The situation at the time was extremely dire, none of the captive male pandas could produce any semen,” the official was quoted as saying. Panda reproduction in captivity is notoriously difficul ...

Bao Li, the male panda, eats bamboo leaves during the public debut of the giant pandas at the National Zoo on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)(AP/John McDonnell ...

You can also purchase parking passes. Bao Li, a 3-year-old male panda, carries a legacy of Smithsonian panda royalty. His mother was born at the zoo, and his grandparents lived there for over two ...