Image Courtesy at https://nationalzoo.si.edu Red pandas, like giant pandas, are bamboo eaters native to Asia’s high forests. Despite these similarities and their shared name, the two species are not closely related. Red pandas are much smaller than giant pandas and are the only living member of their taxonomic family. Read more at https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/red-panda
Image courtesy of NOAA (.gov) Luke Howard noticed that clouds often have features of two or more categories, such as cirrus + stratus, cumulus + stratus, etc. Based on these observations, he suggested modifications (or combinations) of the core four clouds between categories. This research served as the starting point for the ten basic types … Read more
Image courtesy of https://onetreeplanted.org Trees are essential to life on Earth, producing oxygen through photosynthesis, absorbing carbon as they grow, and providing critical wildlife habitat. Read more at https://onetreeplanted.org/blogs/stories/amazing-trees?srsltid=AfmBOooJFx9qpD6HqfFHjtz2svBOnhcBPFkYu3OjEwDRmoVwrxUKI4VZ
Image courtesy of britannica.com/ Tulip, (genus Tulipa), genus of about 100 species of bulbous herbs in the lily family, many of which are cultivated in temperate regions for their showy blooms. Native to Central Asia and Turkey, tulips are among the most popular of all garden flowers, and numerous cultivars and varieties have been developed. … Read more
Image courtesy of chinadiscovery.com China Discovery, based in the hometown of giant pandas, has carefully selected top 10 best places to see giant pandas in China, including Chengdu, Dujiangyan, Ya’an, Wolong, Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai and more. No matter it is your first time to China with limited destinations, or your in-depth trip to do meaningful … Read more
Image Courtesy of https://nationalzoo.si.edu At dinner in Beijing, China, in February 1972, First Lady Patricia Nixon mentioned her fondness for giant pandas to Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai. As a gesture of goodwill following President Nixon’s seminal state visit, Premier Enlai gifted two giant pandas to the American people. Nestled in the Nation’s Capital and with … Read more