Great news for giant pandas! Chinese wildlife officials have moved the iconic bears from the “endangered” classification to “vulnerable.” Although the bears are not out of the woods yet, the wild population has reached 1,800, making a significant milestone in conservation … [Read more...] about China announces that the giant panda is no longer classified as “endangered”
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Giant panda gives birth to tiny twin cubs at Tokyo zoo
Good news for the conservation of one of the most beloved creatures on earth! A giant panda has given birth to two cubs at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo in Japan. Last Wednesday, 15-year-old Shin Shin gave birth to tiny twin cubs. The event marks the first time that twins have been born at … [Read more...] about Giant panda gives birth to tiny twin cubs at Tokyo zoo
A zoo in Berlin just witnessed the rare birth of panda twins
If you’re a panda lover (who isn’t?), then we have some fantastic news for you. This week, a panda by the name of Meng Meng gave birth to not one, but two panda cubs in a zoo in Berlin—marking the first time one of these rare mammals has given birth in Germany. Pandas are … [Read more...] about A zoo in Berlin just witnessed the rare birth of panda twins
China is creating a panda refuge three times the size of Yellowstone
If you love giant pandas (who doesn’t?), then you’ll be happy to hear this bit of news: the Chinese government is on the verge of creating an expanded panda refuge that will span 10,476 square miles. That’s nearly triple the size of Yellowstone. The proposed Giant Panda … [Read more...] about China is creating a panda refuge three times the size of Yellowstone
