Why are the pandas at the National Zoo going back to China? – NBC4 Washington
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At the end of 2023, all three of the giant pandas at the Smithsonian National Zoo will travel to China. Here's what to know about their departure from D.C.
At the end of 2023, all three of the giant pandas at the Smithsonian National Zoo will travel to China. Here's what to know about their departure from D.C.
At the end of 2023, all three of the giant pandas at the Smithsonian National Zoo will travel to China. Here's what to know about their departure from D.C.
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D.C.'s giant pandas will leave by mid-November, with loads of
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Pandas set to leave National Zoo and return to China after more
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National Zoo pandas to leave DC mid-November
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