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Giant PandaLearn why these much-loved animals are endangered in their bamboo forest homes. Discover the panda’s surprising skill at swimming and climbing.
Red pandaDiscover the red panda, far smaller creature than its famous black-and-white cousin. Find out how demand for wood is threatening this forest-dweller with extinction.
Panda Lake | Nat Geo Photo of the DayTourists visit Panda Lake in China's Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve in this image from our photography archives.
Peaceful Panda | Nat Geo Photo of the DayA young captive panda in China's Wolong Nature Reserve enjoys bamboo in the sunshine in this image from our photography archives.
Panda Mother | Nat Geo Photo of the DayA mother panda tends to her baby at a research center in China in this image from our photography archives.
Baby Panda | Nat Geo Photo of the DayTai Shan, the first giant panda to survive infancy at Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., seemingly waves to his fans in this image from our photography archives.
When is a ‘panda’ not a panda—and are any pandas actually bears?March 11, 2022 – The diminutive red panda is now the star of its own film. But what does it have in common with its bigger namesake—and are either of them related to bears? Here we delve into one of the most etymologically tricky names in the animal kingdom.
Pandas are back in D.C.—what’s the latest on their future?January 16, 2025 – Bao Li and Qing Bao will soon go on display at Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C., possibly signaling a new era of panda diplomacy.
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Red PandaThese mammals spend most of their time in trees and are famous for their incredible acrobatic skills.A Ponderous PandaAn endangered red panda lounges on a tree branch in India's Darjeeling Zoo in this National Geographic Photo of the Day.
Can a zoo be ethical? These institutions are trying to prove itMarch 30, 2026 – With a shift from entertainment to conservation and education, zoos are slowly winning over even hardened sceptics.
China declares pandas no longer endangered—but threats persistSeptember 01, 2021 – Competition with native wildlife could deter efforts to boost populations of the famous black-and-white bear in its native habitat.
Giant panda Mei Xiang gives birth at National ZooAugust 21, 2020 – The blind, hairless baby born in Washington, D.C., is extremely fragile and completely dependent on her mother.
The Unusual Difficulty Of Photographing PandasAugust 21, 2018 – Photographer Ami Vitale spent three years taking snapshots of pandas in China, a process both heart-warming and surprisingly challenging.
Popsicles and belly rubs: The joys of watching a panda grow upAugust 06, 2020 – Almost everybody loves pandas. After a year documenting a newborn cub, a photographer remembers when she did too.