What bear is considered China's national treasure? This site features a brief description of the life of a panda bear.

Students doing research projects on panda bears. Can find many resources such as facts, images, and video and audio clips.

A video of the book "Panda Bear, Panda Bear What Do You See", written by Eric Carle. Just Books Read Aloud is a site that includes children's books read aloud by normal (but enthusiastic) readers.

Article reports on China's policy of "panda diplomacy," in which certain countries are selected by China to receive pandas for their zoos.

This resource provides detailed information about giant pandas.

Spanish-language facts and information about panda bears.

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,...

Red pandas are named after their fire-red coat that is also blended with white and black to provide perfect camouflage in the wild. Use this resource to discover other unique facts about this endangered animal.

The Panda's opposable thumb is a mystery of evolution that is discussed in this site. Possible factors influencing this feature are presented with diagrams, photographs, and interactive questions to check for comprehension.

The BBC provides this photo-illustrated fact sheet on the red or lesser panda of Asia.

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[Free Registration/Login Required] An interview with Lisa Stevens, caretaker of the giant pandas at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This bear flipchart is designed for kindergarten or preschool age groups. Learn about different types of bears and check out the panda and polar bear cams at the San Diego Zoo. Several questions are...

Learn animal facts about habitat, behavior, appetite, and more.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage shares the information about animals that students have voted as being "the cutest" in a Weekly Reader contest. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential...

Due to similarities with both the bear and raccoon family, the classification of the red panda (Ailurus fulgens) has caused continued controversy since it was first described in 1825. Today it is placed with the raccoons, but in its own...

This photo shows a giant panda walking towards the camera. Native to China, these famous bears are a threatened species that survive almost exclusively on a diet of bamboo. Learn more about the giant panda by checking out our range of...

Here you can find fact sheets on over 50 species of animals. Find an animal by where it lives in the world, and learn all about it.

This site from the National Zoological Park provides extensive information about many types of animals. Just click on the category you need. Includes pictures and live web cams.