China reclaims pandas from US zoos – is the panda politics era over?
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Most of the contracts loaning giant pandas to US zoos are expiring without extensions – some say this could be a reflection of rising tensions between the US and China, though others suggest it may be coincidence
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As Pandas Leave National Zoo, Is Panda Diplomacy Over? - The New York Times
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Why US-born panda Bao Bao is leaving for China: panda diplomacy, explained - Vox
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Species Accounts (Part II) - Bears of the World
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China news, articles and features
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National Zoo's giant pandas to return to China in December, leaving only a handful in America
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Pandas news, articles and features
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Corryn Wetzel, Page 6
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Zoos With Pandas in the U.S. - All-American Adventure Guide
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Endangered news, articles and features
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Pandas could be gone from America's zoos by the end of next year
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Pandas news, articles and features