In addition, young conservation biologists in the U.S. and in China who were awarded Zoo fellowships for their work to save this endangered species were named "David M. Rubenstein Fellows. read more
Panda Diplomacy is China to use of Giant Pandas as diplomatic gifts to other countries. No diplomat could be more radiant than pandas. 23 Chinese Pandas were given to nine countries during 1957-1982. read more
In 1941, a pair of giant pandas were given to the United States by Soong May-ling. They were the first batch of pandas given away as gifts. read more