Red pandas are some of the cutest animals out there! They are such adorable creatures with numerous interesting traits. For example, did you know that they are not closely related to actual giant ...

People once thought the red panda was related to bears or raccoons, but they are actually their own genus, Ailuridae. Within the genus, there are two species: fulgens fulgens and fulgens refulgens.

Born into the world covered in grey fur with their eyes closed, red pandas (Ailurus fulgens) are small, cute, and fascinating creatures. These beautiful mammals are native to the Eastern Himalayas and ...

(WHTM) — March 16 is National Panda Day, a day for celebrating the fluffiest, bamboo-munching bears. To celebrate the special day, here are some fun facts about pandas, according to ...

The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., is marking 50 years since the start of its giant panda conservation program. On April 16, 1972, giant pandas Ling-Ling and Hsing-Hsing arrived at the National Zoo ...

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The Zoo has been home to giant pandas since 1972! Mel Songer The Smithsonian's National Zoo has been home to giant pandas for 50 years! Enjoy these 50 fun facts in ...