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A Summer of Panda Pregnancies: Photos

Posted Fri Jul 22, 2011 05:25 PM ET | 0

The National Zoo welcomed four baby red panda cubs, but no giant pandas this summer. Read more

Animals at Risk: Photos

Posted Fri May 20, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

In honor of Endangered Species Day, we present photos of 10 animals at risk, from the collections of ARKive. Read more

Animals: How To Feed 2,000 Zoo Animals [VIDEO]

Posted Wed Dec 22, 2010 03:00 AM ET | 0

From the panda to the cuttlefish, everybody's got to eat. And for the animals at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, those meals depend on a team of nutritionists, cooks and keepers. Jorge Ribas heads into the kitchen. Watch video

Animals: National Zoo Looks for Panda Pregnancy [VIDEO]

Posted Wed Dec 22, 2010 03:00 AM ET | 0

Mei Xiang, the Smithsonian's National Zoo's female giant panda, gets her weekly ultrasound, as vets continue to monitor whether she's pregnant with her second cub. Jorge Ribas sits in on doctor visit. Watch video

Animals: National Zoo Looks for Panda Pregnancy

Newborn Panda at Atlanta Zoo Is a Boy: Big Pics

Posted Fri Nov 19, 2010 01:45 PM ET | 0

Veterinarians had to wait about two weeks before they could pry the baby from its mother long enough for an exam. Read more

'Psychic Panda' No Match for Paul the Octopus

Posted Tue Nov 16, 2010 01:10 PM ET | 0

Paul's popularity has led to a spate of copycat "prophetic" animals, albeit with far less success. Read more

Birds and the Bees: Animals' Mating Strategies Revealed

Posted Mon Mar 8, 2010 11:55 AM ET | 0

With spring right around the corner, we take a look at how the reproductive strategies of a variety of animal species may help humans coping with infertility. Read more

Giant Pandas to Be FedExed to China

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed Feb 3, 2010 06:18 AM ET | 0

The pandas' flight from Washington, D.C. to China is expected to be the fastest yet for a panda making the journey. Read more

Zoo Animals in the Snow

Posted Fri Jan 22, 2010 12:34 PM ET | 0

The brutal winter season hasn't kept these animals from enjoying the outdoors. Read more

Pandas Lack Meat Taste Buds

Posted Mon Dec 14, 2009 06:57 AM ET | 0

Genome mapping showing that pandas may prefer a bamboo-based diet because they can't taste meat could unlock secrets to ensuring the survival of the endangered species. Read more

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D.C.'s Panda Heads Home To China

Posted Fri Dec 4, 2009 12:29 PM ET | 0

Tai Shan, the Washington National Zoo's only surviving giant panda cub born in captivity and a huge attraction, will return to China early next year. Read more

Giant Panda Calls Reveal Sex Talk

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Mon Sep 14, 2009 11:24 AM ET | 0

Giant panda bleat calls, often emitted during the panda's mating season, have just been deciphered, according to new research.He doesn't think females would need to know the age of other adult females, but males may benefit by knowing each other's... Read more