panda

noun

pan·da | \ ˈpan-də

Definition of panda

1 : red panda

2 : a large black-and-white mammal (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) of chiefly central China that feeds primarily on bamboo shoots and is now usually classified with the bears (family Ursidae)

— called also giant panda

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The previous release on Meng Meng’s confirmed pregnancy posited the panda was only pregnant with one cub. — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE.com, "Berlin Zoo Panda Expecting 1 Cub Delivers Twins, Marking First Zoo Panda Birth in Germany," 4 Sep. 2019 The pandas produced five cubs over 20 years, but none survived. — Sophie Lewis, CBS News, "Could the trade war with China cost the U.S. its pandas?," 29 Aug. 2019 Who’ll turn up this time around as hellish, Vegas-adjacent versions of a flamingo, panda or a smiling egg to sing the hits? — Chris Barton, Los Angeles Times, "The 20 TV shows we’re most excited about this fall," 9 Sep. 2019 The zoo's panda habitat is home to Bei Bei's parents, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian. — Brandi Kellam, CBS News, "Bei Bei the giant panda celebrates last birthday at National Zoo before China move," 22 Aug. 2019 Under her creative watch, a cake takes on the look of an adorable corgi or panda. — Chuck Barney, The Mercury News, "Stanford student Rachel Fong’s ‘Kawaii Sweet World’," 26 July 2019 Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute shared some news about their panda Mei Xiang. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE.com, "National Zoo Panda's Recent 'Behavioral Changes' Could Mean She Is Pregnant," 7 Aug. 2019 The series will feature a number of animals, including pandas, giraffes, Galápagos tortoises, koalas, elephants, mountain lions, and two baby cheetahs. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "In 2019, can the San Diego Zoo make new fans out of TV viewers?," 3 Aug. 2019 Visitors will get a free skewer of the spiced-to-order chicken, a free water or soft drink, a fortune cookie and a chance to pose with a panda cosplayer. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Comic-Con 2019: Top 10 cheap eats at Comic-Con this week," 17 July 2019

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