A dozen tourists have been banned for life from China’s Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding for reportedly displaying bad behavior around the animals. A total of 12 people between the ages ...

Scientists have discovered that the giant panda, long considered a bit of a loner, has a surprisingly active social life, communicating with friends and family in a way that's akin to sharing status ...

No animals come close to these cuteness standards. Though sharing the word "panda" in their names, they have a remarkably distinct look and behavior in nature and biology. The giant panda, an icon for ...

The capital city’s most photogenic resident will be staying in town a while longer. Facing deportation after his upcoming second birthday, giant panda cub Tai Shan will instead continue to call the ...

When giant pandas are first born, they don’t look much like their parents. Instead of the distinct black and white fur, these tiny creatures are covered with white downy fuzz, with pink skin showing ...

Smithsonian Associates presents a conversation with David M. Rubenstein, co-founder of the Carlyle Group, philanthropist and former member of the Smithsonian’s Board of Regents, and Brandie Smith, the ...