Smithsonian National Zoo in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Giant Panda
Incredible Shrinking Habitat
— Vulnerable —
Giant pandas are running out of wild places to call home.
Logging and development in China have destroyed nearly all suitable giant panda habitat. As a result, the government continues to set aside reserves, and in 1998, banned logging in old-growth forests.
Erected by Smithsonian Institution.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1998.
Location. 38° 55.846′ N, 77° 3.154′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Smithsonian National Zoo. Marker can be reached from Olmsted Walk, 0.3 miles east of Connecticut Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC 20008, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Back in Business (within shouting distance of this marker); An Invasive Fish (within shouting distance of this marker); 50 Years of Giant Panda Conservation Success (within shouting distance of this marker); Zhu Xiaojian (within shouting distance of this marker); An Alternative to Logging (within
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
