Just as we began to wonder whether our bears were entering ‘panda puberty,’ something exciting happened,” a zookeeper said.

Bleats and chirps between two giant pandas are a sure sign that flirtatious feelings are in the air! Read all about the ...

At just 3.5 years old, they're not ready to breed yet, the zoo confirmed, but their recent interactions indicate a strong interest in each other. After their arrival in October 2024, in late April, ...

Zookeepers suggest Bao Li and Qing Bao have reached 'panda puberty.' But it's far too soon to talk about the pitter-patter of tiny paws.

Now, after more than a year without seeing her favorite animals, Nguyen – along with countless panda fanatics – is ready to welcome Bao Li and Qing Bao, the latest bears loaned by China as ...

Two giant pandas, a female named Qing Bao and a male named Bao Li from Chengdu, China, are debuting at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C., on Friday. This comes more than a year ...

Fans can see the two bears for free or tune into the relaunched giant panda cam. Today's the big day! Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao are making their long-awaited public debut at the Smithsonian ...

Oil secretions. Enthusiastic bleats. I couldn't help but wonder: Do Qing Bao and Bao Li know what they're getting into?

Bao Li, also 3, arrived from China on Oct. 15. Now the gnawing has resumed, and the animals are being readied for their gala debut — and a fresh wave of Washington pandamania — on Jan. 24.

The FedEx cargo plane dubbed “Panda Express,” carrying Bao Li and Qing Bao, both 3 years old, landed at Washington Dulles Airport at 9:53 a.m. Tuesday. Amid tight security and heavy media ...

Here’s how to pronounce Bao Li, Qing Bao and other D.C. panda names Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. An ...