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Jun 27, 2019

Meet The Newborn Red Panda Cub At The Smithsonian

The baby cub weighs just six ounces and is reportedly in good health.

Jan 24, 2017

Red Panda Pulls A Rusty, Flees Enclosure In Virginia Zoo

They are hopeful that Sunny remained on the property, but we have to assume that she’s made a beeline for the Canadian border.

Jan 07, 2016

After Two Years, The National Zoo Exhibits Red Pandas

Tusa was previously at the Scovill Zoo in Illinois, and Asa comes from the Conservation Biology Institute in Virginia.

Aug 18, 2014

National Zoo Red Panda Shama Dies

The red panda was euthanized Saturday at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Virginia.

Jul 02, 2014

Photos: Rusty The Red Panda Becomes A Father

Your daily “awwww.”

Oct 24, 2013

The 2013 DCist Guide to Washington-Centric Halloween Costumes

DCist has put together this handy list of D.C.-centric costumes to impress people at whatever Halloween function you may find yourself at in the next week. You’re welcome.

Jul 17, 2013

The National Zoo Is Watching Rusty 24-7, Obviously

A report obtained by the AP reveals that the National Zoo has placed two cameras aimed at the red panda yard to watch Rusty.

Jul 09, 2013

Rusty the Red Panda Is Back in His Exhibit, Probably Plotting Another Escape

Fans of D.C.’s favorite furry fugitive, rejoice!

Jun 28, 2013

Rusty the Red Panda Climbed Out Using Water-Logged Trees

Just how does a red panda manage to get out of an exhibit that the National Zoo’s staff previously considered practically escape-proof? Rain helps.

Jun 25, 2013

Rusty the Red Panda in Good Condition Following Capture, But Zoo Still Has No Idea How He Escaped

“He was eating normally, drinking normally, and pooping normally, which are all good signs,” a zoo official says.

 
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