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Grab the popcorn! From Kung Fu Panda to Born in China, here are the best panda movies and documentaries for family movie night — with discussion questions to help you learn while you watch!
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Follow the amazing journey of a baby panda through its first year of life! From a tiny, pink newborn the size of a butter stick to a fluffy, bamboo-munching one-year-old, discover all the incredible changes that happen in just 12 months.
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In 2019, Berlin Zoo celebrated the birth of its first-ever panda twins — Meng Xiang and Meng Yuan! These two brothers became instant celebrities in Germany. Follow their adorable adventures from tiny pink newborns to playful, bamboo-munching youngsters!
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Ever dreamed of creating the next Bing Dwen Dwen? Learn the secrets of mascot design and create YOUR own panda mascot — with a name, a backstory, and a special superpower!
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Follow the amazing journey of a baby panda through its first year of life! From a tiny, pink newborn the size of a butter stick to a fluffy, bamboo-munching one-year-old, discover all the incredible changes that happen in just 12 months.
In 2019, Berlin Zoo celebrated the birth of its first-ever panda twins — Meng Xiang and Meng Yuan! These two brothers became instant celebrities in Germany. Follow their adorable adventures from tiny pink newborns to playful, bamboo-munching youngsters!
Ever dreamed of creating the next Bing Dwen Dwen? Learn the secrets of mascot design and create YOUR own panda mascot — with a name, a backstory, and a special superpower!
Put on your imaginary ranger uniform and grab your GPS! We're going on a patrol through the panda forest to check camera traps, record panda clues, and protect the forest — just like a real panda ranger!
Why do pandas roll around so much? Is panda poop really not smelly? Do pandas ever get tired of bamboo? Answer the top 10 questions kids ask about pandas' weird and wonderful behaviors, with fun facts, emojis, and simple science explanations.
A panda in Berlin definitely does NOT eat bratwurst! But what DO pandas eat in different countries? From bamboo in France to apples in Korea to special panda cakes in Japan — discover what's on the menu for pandas around the world, and why one thing NEVER changes!
Giant pandas don't just live in China — they're animal ambassadors in zoos across the globe! Grab your imaginary passport and take a tour of the world's panda hotspots, from Washington D.C. to Tokyo to Berlin to Seoul. Discover which countries host pandas, what makes each panda home special, and how you can visit pandas near you!
Follow this simple step-by-step drawing guide to create your own giant panda artwork! Learn the three key features — round body, small dark ears, and big eye patches — that make pandas instantly recognizable. Plus, fun drawing facts about real panda anatomy that will make your artwork more realistic.
He Hua — also known as Hua Hua — is one of the most famous pandas in the world. But her path to fame wasn't about being the fastest, strongest, or first. This is the story of a gentle panda who couldn't always get the bamboo she wanted, but whose patient, peaceful personality made millions of people fall in love with her — and taught everyone that going at your own pace is a superpower.
You don't have to live in China or be a scientist to help pandas! Here are five simple, real actions that kids can take right now to help protect giant pandas and their bamboo forest homes — from saving paper to spreading the word!
Imagine putting on VR goggles and suddenly standing in a bamboo forest — with a panda! Digital technology is creating amazing new ways to experience and protect pandas. Welcome to the future of panda conservation!
Did you know pandas in zoos eat special 'panda cakes' called wowotou? These homemade biscuits — made from soybeans, corn, rice, and vitamins — are the secret supplement that keeps captive pandas healthy! Discover what's in a wowotou, how keepers bake fresh batches every day, and why these cakes are so important for pandas who can't find everything they need in bamboo alone.
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