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.
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
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: 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,...
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.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Bear Conservation Around the World
This article examines individual species of bears in reference to conservation including the Giant panda, Spectacled bear, Sun Bear, Sloth bear, American Black Bear, Asiatic black bear, Brown Bear, and more.
The BIG zoo
The Big Zoo: Giant Panda
Virtual Zoo site features some fascinating facts about these interesting creatures. Contains a physical description as well as information regarding their diet, habitat, reproduction and senses.
Read Works
Read Works: Bear Care
[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.
Reading Is Fundamental
Reading Is Fundamental: Illustrate a Story: The Last Panda [Pdf]
Print this short story about panda bears and about the consequences of human encroachment into their diminishing habitat and then illustrate it and bind it as a book.
Other
The Panda's Thumb
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.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: Bamboo Bears
This article covers a variety of topics related to the panda including Diet and Destiny, Panda Society, and Reproduction.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Giant Panda
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...
Globio
Glossopedia: Wolong Nature Reserve
Wolong Nature Reserve is a place of great biodiversity and varied environments located in Western China. The reserve's history is described. Various human ethnic and cultural groups are explored as well as the extensive giant and red...
Curated OER
Ar Kive: Red Panda (Ailurus Fulgens)
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...
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife: Fact Sheets
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.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Meet Our Animals
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.