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Happy National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week! Since 1996, the Humane Society of the United States has promoted this week-long event as a way to not only acknowledge the impactful work of animal ...
Ling-Ling (bottom) being playfully nipped by Hsing-Hsing after mating, March 18, 1983. Ling-Ling (Chinese: 玲玲, 1969–1992) and Hsing-Hsing (simplified Chinese: 兴兴; traditional Chinese: 興興, 1970–1999) were two giant pandas given to the United States as gifts by the government of China following President Richard Nixon's visit in 1972.
White-tailed deer (national animal) Odocoileus virginianus [29] Scarlet macaw (national bird) Ara macao [30] India: Bengal tiger (national animal) Panthera tigris tigris [31] Indian peafowl (national bird) Pavo cristatus [32] Ganges river dolphin (national aquatic animal) Platanista gangetica [33] Indian elephant (national heritage animal ...
The National Zoological Park, commonly known as the National Zoo, is one of the oldest zoos in the United States. The zoo is part of the Smithsonian Institution and does not charge admission. Founded in 1889, its mission is to "provide engaging experiences with animals and create and share knowledge to save wildlife and habitats".
The pandas' arrival was first teased to the public in May, when the National Zoo released a statement, saying, "Giant pandas are returning to Washington D.C.!
The National Zoo is hosting a series of events called the “District of Panda” in honor of the bears’ debut. Getty Images The events will take place Jan. 25 to Feb. 9, which includes a Lunar ...
The National Zoo’s three giant pandas left Washington, D.C., early Wednesday and took off from Dulles on the specially-equipped FedEx Panda Express aircraft destined for Chengdu, China, their ...
Tybee National Wildlife Refuge (Part of the Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex) Jasper County: SC 1938 100 acres (0.40 km 2) [467] Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge (Part of the South Carolina Lowcountry National Wildlife Refuge Complex) Georgetown County Horry County Marion County: SC 1997 22,931 acres (92.80 km 2) [468] Bear Butte National ...