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At the age of 35, An An the Giant Panda has passed away. Born in 1986 in Sichuan, China, he originally lived in the Wolong National Nature Reserve before being sent to the Ocean Park in March of 1999. A gift from the government in Beijing to Hong Kong alongside a female Giant Panda by the name of Jia Jia, An An was a long term draw at the theme park. At the time of his passing, An An was the oldest male Giant Panda being taken care of by humans.

Panda’s continue to be the most dramatic animal, and this video proves it

1972 Picture of first two giant pandas (Ling-Ling and Hsing-Hsing) gifted to the Zoo from ChinaSmithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. While April 15th marked the official 50th anniversary of the arrival of Ling-Ling and Hsing Hsing at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, the summer celebration of giant pandas continues with a number of fun events. Special events include:

Pandas are one of the cutest and smartest animals in the world. However as you’ll see in this video watching a panda play makes you question just how smart they really are. Be prepared to smile.

This Panda will steal your heart when he tries to make break for it and escape the zoo.

It is always amazing seeing animals up close, seeing all of the details that you aren't often, if ever, able to see in the wild. Today we are able to bring to you some amazing up close footage of a Giant Panda. The Giant Panda, also known as the panda bear, is a bear species native to China. It is distinguished by its black-and-white coat and rotund body. The name "giant panda" is sometimes used to distinguish it from the red panda. Giant pandas grow to be 150–280 pounds and live an average of 20 years in the wild.

The stuffed panda mascot for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games sells out daily and with some offered online for huge profit. Olympic speed skating oval, BeijingArne Museler/Wikipedia.