Hong Kong — The giant panda, China’s national animal, is a global symbol of cuteness. But the black-and-white bears have long suffered for their irresistible qualities—poached for their pelts, ...

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Pandas are not exactly common. You won’t find them walking around the plains or chilling near your house like cows or sheep. Instead, they spawn exclusively in jungle biomes; more specifically, bamboo ...

Together with its black-and-white fur, slothful behavior and cuddly demeanor, bamboo is a defining feature of the critically-endangered giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca). A single panda can consume ...

Pandas famously love bamboo but the fluffy mammals actually have digestive systems typical of animals that eat a meat-based diet - and Chinese scientists now think they know why. They say gorging on ...

Members of the National Zoo got to see giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao from Jan. 10 to 19. Beginning Friday, all zoo visitors will be able to see the black-and-white animals in person, oohing and ...

Pandas are ready for primetime in Washington, D.C.! Bao Li and Qing Bao, the giant pandas who moved from China to the National Zoo in October, are finally ready to meet their fans. The Giant Panda ...

January is a big month for historic events in DC, but the debut of two new pandas at the National Zoo is perhaps the biggest highlight for Washingtonians. Bears Bao Li and Qing Bao will finally meet ...

After a quarter-century hosting giant pandas, Zoo Atlanta is saying goodbye to its beloved residents. The zoo announced its four giant pandas: Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun and Xi Lun will head home to ...

Giant pandas Xin Bao and Yun Chuan will make their public debut at the San Diego Zoo at noon Thursday. The pair arrived at the zoo on June 27, and are the first pandas in San Diego since 2019. China ...

Elise Preston is a CBS News correspondent based in Los Angeles. She reports for all broadcasts and platforms, including the "CBS Evening News," "CBS Mornings," "CBS Saturday Morning" and "CBS Weekend ...