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Jan 27, 2021

The National Zoo’s Giant Panda Cub Is Going Live Today

Having a rough week? Xiao Qi Ji will brighten that up Wednesday at 1 p.m. EST.

Dec 07, 2020

The National Zoo’s Giant Pandas Will Move Back To China in 2023

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo announced a three-year extension of its giant panda agreement Monday.

Aug 23, 2020

What Will Mei Xiang’s Giant Panda Cub Be Named? We Won’t Know For A While

The zoo has typically waited 100 days to reveal the cub’s name, but the announcement could look different this year.

Aug 14, 2020

National Zoo Says Giant Panda Mei Xiang Is Pregnant

Mei Xiang could give birth as soon as this weekend.

Mar 29, 2019

With Artificial Insemination, The Baby Panda Watch Begins

The zoo hopes to have another panda cub sometime this year.

Jun 25, 2018

Giant Panda Mei Xiang’s Sleepiness And Nest-Building May Indicate Pregnancy

The zoo is closing down the panda house for now, just in case.

Sep 14, 2017

Giant Panda Mei Xiang Doesn’t Have A Bun In The Oven After All

She is officially not pregnant, The National Zoo says.

May 23, 2017

Giant Panda Mei Xiang Might Be Ready To Breed Soon At The National Zoo

Zoo officials say that the 18-year-old female panda is showing signs of estrus.

Mar 27, 2017

Giant Panda Tian Tian Is Feeling Horny, Restless

He’s ready for breeding season.

Feb 21, 2017

Watch: Bao Bao Leaves D.C. Forever

Bao Bao took her last few tumbles in the yard this morning, once again blissfully unaware of the media circus surrounding her.

 
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