"New Giant Pandas Qing Bao and Bao Li Wow Audience"
#NationalZoo #PandasTwo giant pandas, Qing Bao and Bao Li, made their public debut at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington DC, creating "pandamonium." The pandas arrived from China last fall, becoming the first to come to DC in 24 years. The zoo has been working with Chinese scientists for over 50 years to conserve the species, resulting in the reclassification of giant pandas from "endangered" to "vulnerable" in 2016. read more
"New Giant Pandas Arrive in Washington DC, Ending Panda Drought"
#NationalZoo #PandaArrivalA FedEx cargo jet brings two giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, to Washington from China, ending an 11-month panda hiatus at the National Zoo. The pandas arrived under a new 10-year agreement, reassuring American panda enthusiasts amidst diplomatic tensions. read more