Good evening. This snapshot of stories and roundup is recommended just for you, based on your interests and reading history. | | | | Giant panda Bao Li, a male, rubs against a “howdy” window in response to Qing Bao being in estrus at the Smithsonian's National Zoo. (Brett Kuxhausen/Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute) | | | | | | | What to know At the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao are showing signs of interest in each other, indicating potential for future natural breeding. Both pandas are 4 years old, not yet mature enough to breed. Zoo officials are hopeful for successful natural breeding in the coming years, marking a significant milestone. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. | | | | Opinion Letters to the Editor | | | | How was today's newsletter? | | | | | | | | |