San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Giant Panda
This is a resource on the giant panda. It has excellent facts and information, captivating photographs, and an interesting video. [1:27]
Globio
Glossopedia: Giant Panda
Giant Pandas only live in the mountains of southwest China. This article focuses on Giant Panda habitat, diet, life cycle and reproduction. Extensive information is given on panda babies and the contrast between life in the wild and life...
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Giant Panda
Students doing research projects on panda bears. Can find many resources such as facts, images, and video and audio clips.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Giant Panda Bear (Ailuropoda Melanoleuca)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Alluropoda Melanoleuca, more commonly known as the Giant Panda Bear.
World Wildlife Fund for Nature
World Wildlife Foundation: Giant Panda
This resource provides a general overview of the Giant Panda.
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Giant Panda
This resource provides detailed information about giant pandas.
Read Works
Read Works: China Today: The Giant Panda
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Giant pandas that live in China. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Kids: Giant Panda
Colorful resource for learning fun facts about giant pandas with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics, diet, and unique features.
Science Museums of China
Science Museums of China: China Giant Panda Museum
Learn all you ever wanted to know about the Giant Panda from the Science Museum of China. Read about the life of a panda, the evolution of the panda, and how to protect the panda. You can even see a "movie" about the pandas. You will...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Under the Giant Panda's Umbrella
"Under the Giant Panda's Umbrella," in Zoogoer Magazine, focuses on facts and information related to the giant panda. Topics introduced in the article include More Gold, Diverse Deer, Fantastic Flyers, Predators, and more.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Giant Panda Conservation Today
This article contains interesting and important information on conservation efforts on behalf of Giant Pandas.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Giant Panda
The Canadian Museum of Nature provides a concise introduction to the giant panda. Find out all the basic facts about this rare mammal, including where it lives, what it eats, and even learn about some of the controversy that surrounded...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Giant Pandas
This site provides a detailed overview of pandas, and focuses on Mei Xiang & Tian Tian at the National Zoo. Content includes information on panda habitat and current conservation efforts, as well as including photos, live web cams,...
Animal Fact Guide
Animal Fact Guide: Giant Panda Bear
A reference source on pandas. Explore where panda bears live, their unique traits, behavior, physical characteristics and how we can protect them from extinction.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Panda Diplomacy
Article reports on China's policy of "panda diplomacy," in which certain countries are selected by China to receive pandas for their zoos.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Giant Panda
Brief illustrated overview of the giant panda and an accompanying video demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to eat and why it has become an endangered species.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Giant Panda for Kids: Learn About the Cuddly Looking Bear
Kids learn about giant panda bears from China on this site. They eat bamboo in the mountains and are an endangered species.
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Giant Panda
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Giant Pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be...
Courseware Solutions
Wordville: Giant Panda
Read a short informational text called "The Giant Panda," and then choose the correct answer for comprehension questions at the end of the selection.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Pandas Like Eating Sugary Treats
Study reports that giant pandas, like humans, enjoy eating sweets.
PBS
Pbs: Nature: Panda Bears
What bear is considered China's national treasure? This site features a brief description of the life of a panda bear.
Read Works
Read Works: Panda Power
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text explaining how scientists determine how many pandas live in the wild. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Meet a Baby Panda
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a baby panda and how it grows. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.