太子探花

‘Never been a shipment of this magnitude’: National Zoo’s giant pandas take off for long journey to China

Credit: AFP via Getty Images/JIM WATSON

‘Never been a shipment of this magnitude’: National Zoo’s giant pandas take off for long journey to China

Panda Diplomacy

November 8

PHOTOS: National Zoo’s pandas throughout the years

DC police: Rocky Apollo, a pit bull terrier, is being held for ransom

DC police: Rocky Apollo, a pit bull terrier, is being held for ransom

What DC’s giant pandas taught the world about conservation during their time at the National Zoo

What DC’s giant pandas taught the world about conservation during their time at the National Zoo

Prince George’s Co. animal shelter experiencing outbreak of feline distemper

Prince George’s Co. animal shelter experiencing outbreak of feline distemper

Md. photographer’s stunning photo of ‘Wolf Spider Mama’ wins worldwide contest

Md. photographer’s stunning photo of ‘Wolf Spider Mama’ wins worldwide contest

More Animals & Pets

Bark Social expands to Alexandria with Barkhaus deal

Bark Social expands to Alexandria with Barkhaus deal

How a found dog after fatal Md. crash is helping one family heal

How a found dog after fatal Md. crash is helping one family heal

Virginia furthers efforts to combat illegal turtle trade

Virginia furthers efforts to combat illegal turtle trade

DC’s pandas are leaving soon. What will happen to their National Zoo exhibit?

DC’s pandas are leaving soon. What will happen to their National Zoo exhibit?

Charles Co. health department warns of increase in rabies cases

Charles Co. health department warns of increase in rabies cases

Smithsonian names National Zoo’s Baltimore oriole chicks

Smithsonian names National Zoo’s Baltimore oriole chicks

The Washington International Horse Show returns to Upper Marlboro

The Washington International Horse Show returns to Upper Marlboro

Witch way to the treats? Bowie dog park hosts pet pantry Halloween event

Witch way to the treats? Bowie dog park hosts pet pantry Halloween event

Owner of escaped Maryland zebras acquitted on animal cruelty charges

Owner of escaped Maryland zebras acquitted on animal cruelty charges

Pandas are set to leave the National Zoo in mid-November

Pandas are set to leave the National Zoo in mid-November

‘Are you Max’s mom?’ 14-year-old dog stolen at gunpoint in DC reunited with owner

‘Are you Max’s mom?’ 14-year-old dog stolen at gunpoint in DC reunited with owner

‘Explosion’ of deer population could lead to more crashes next month

‘Explosion’ of deer population could lead to more crashes next month

DC woman’s dog, who survived the car crash that killed her mom, stolen at gunpoint

DC woman’s dog, who survived the car crash that killed her mom, stolen at gunpoint

University of Michigan slithers toward history with massive acquisition of jarred snake specimens

University of Michigan slithers toward history with massive acquisition of jarred snake specimens

How to keep pets safe amid the smells and tastes of fall

How to keep pets safe amid the smells and tastes of fall

How Maryland’s recent malaria case can inform future detection and prevention

How Maryland’s recent malaria case can inform future detection and prevention

Defense Dept. official faces charge tied to Maryland dogfighting ring

Defense Dept. official faces charge tied to Maryland dogfighting ring

Blessing of the Animals

October 2

PHOTOS: DC pets participate in annual Blessing of the Animals outside National Cathedral

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