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50th pandaversary: National Zoo celebrates with special ‘cakes’ for giant panda family
- The Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C., gave special “cakes” to its resident giant pandas to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the zoo’s historic panda exchange agreement with the Chinese government on Saturday.
- Visitors watched as giant panda Mei Xiang and her cub Xiao Qi Ji shared a special “cake” made with frozen fruit juice, sweet potatoes, carrots and sugar cane. The cub’s father, Tian Tian, had a similar cake for lunch.
- Chinese ambassador Qin Gang called the bears “a symbol of the friendship” between the U.S. and China.
A giant panda and her cub enjoyed a special “cake” to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the historic panda exchange agreement between the Smithsonian National Zoo and the Chinese government.
A delighted crowd watched as Mei Xiang and her 20-month-old cub Xiao Qi Ji shared a treat made with frozen fruit juice, sweet potatoes, carrots and sugar cane on Saturday.
Germany Finally Reveals First Twin Panda Cubs Born in the Country
Zoo Berlin in Germany finally showcased Meng Xiang and Meng Yuan, the first twin panda cubs to be born in the country, to the public.
The twins, who were born in captivity on Aug. 31, 2019, walked out with their mother Meng Meng during a press day on Wednesday, according to CNN.
Pandas Lose Their Minds After Seeing Snow for the First Time in Viral Video
Pandas are already incredibly adorable animals, but these pandas won hearts from all over when they went bananas over the first snow of the year in northeast China.
According to CGTN, the first snow of the year has finally landed in the city of Harbin, located in the Heilongjiang Province of China on Oct. 28, and the pandas there couldn’t be any happier.
Mondays Are Hard So Here Are Some Pandas
You ever feel like it’s one of those days where…
Yep. It’s Monday.
Melania Trump Meets Gu Gu the Giant Panda, Scales the Great Wall of China
First Lady Melania Trump visited the Beijing Zoo and the Great Wall of China after President Donald Trump left for Vietnam, the fourth stop in his Asia tour, last week.
At the Beijing Zoo, Trump met Gu Gu, a male giant panda known for his aggressive behavior, where she fed him and learned about his nutrition.
Eddie Huang Debuts Panda Underwear That Makes ‘Balls Feel Fantastic’
“Fresh Off the Boat” author and restaurateur Eddie Huang has joined forces with MeUndies to launch his Pandamonium undergarment collection that aims to celebrate positive body image.
“I’m Asian, fat, and I’m short. These are like the three cardinal sins of being an underwear model,” Huang joked in a recent interview with GQ.
Wild Panda Sick of Eating Bamboos Eats Farmer’s Goat Instead
While pandas are known for eating the leaves and stems of bamboo trees, one wild giant panda branched out from its diet and ate a goat in Leshan in Southwest China’s Sichuan Province.
Residents of Muping village spotted the wild panda roaming about nearby for 20 minutes last Wednesday, according to Shanghaiist.
Why Jackie Chan Had the Best Oscar Night of All Time
After 56 years of working in the film industry with 200 movies under his belt and numerous injuries, Jackie Chan has finally been praised for his badassery at the 89th Academy Awards on Sunday.
The actor and martial artist walked the red carpet after receiving an honorary lifetime achievement Oscar at the Governor’s Awards in November.
U.S.-Born Pandas Struggle to Live in China Because They Only Know English and Like American Food
Two U.S.-born panda twins who recently moved to China are struggling to adjust to the food and language since they only understand English, according to state media.
Panda sisters Meilun and Meihuan, both three years old, are having trouble understanding Chinese, specifically the Sichuan dialect. They only react when they hear their names and English phrases like “Come here”. They also prefer American crackers over Chinese bread — like any normal person suffering from culture shock.
Giant Pandas to Be Reconsidered for a Lower Risk Level as Their Population Increases in the Wild
Panda lovers rejoice!
The beloved giant panda is being considered for a lower vulnerable species status as their population in the wild increases. Giant pandas first appeared on the list of endangered species in 1990.
Chinese Scientists Discover How Pandas Flirt With Each Other
Chinese scientists say they have decoded 13 different giant panda vocalizations.
Researchers at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in the southwestern Sichuan Province made their findings during a five-year study that involved spectrum analysis done on recordings of the endangered species, according to the Xinhua news agency.
