Each of these sculptures, from the towering Leshan Giant Buddha to the whimsical Merlion of Singapore, offers a glimpse into the values, history, and aspirations of different societies. Exploring ...

The recent discovery of three colossal Buddha heads, a giant palm, an ancient wall, and some inscriptions have underlined the significance of Ratnagiri in Odisha’s Jajpur district as a prominent ...

The giant panda is a species of bear that is found in the mountains of central and western China. One of the most popular and distinguishable animals in the world, the giant panda is also one of the ...

Tourists visit the 31st Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Show during trial operation in Zigong, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Jan. 14, 2025. [Photo rovided by Xu Bingjie/Xinhua] The ...

Tourists pose for photos at the 31st Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Show in Zigong, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Jan. 17, 2025. [Photo provided by Wang Xi/Xinhua] ...

Meanwhile, the southwestern city of Zigong is showcasing snake-patterned pottery made with techniques that date back thousands of years. Here are highlights of New Year’s celebrations from across ...

Why it's awesome: Earth's oceans are home to many secretive and unusual creatures that humans rarely see — including giant phantom jellies. These elusive deep-sea creatures have a 3.3-foot-wide ...

After more than a year without them, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C. has welcomed a new pair of giant pandas for guests to visit. Three-year-old Bao Li and Qing Bao made a new ...

The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., introduced its two new giant pandas to the public on Friday. Bao Li and Qing Bao are 3 years old. They're part of a conservation program and a historic ...

Male giant panda Bao Li in his habitat at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Oct. 24, 2024. Roshan Patel, Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.