Museums Located on the National Mall. 1  Smithsonian Institution Building - 1000 Jefferson Drive SW, Washington, DC. 2  The historic building, also known as the Castle, is a good place to start your tour of the museums. 3  The Smithsonian Information Center is located here and you can find a map and schedule of events.
Giant Panda. Ailuropoda melanoleuca. As Chinaâs unofficial mascot and the symbol of the World Wildlife Fund, the giant panda is one of the most beloved animals in the world. It is also one of the more endangered species in the world, with only about 1000-2000 living in the wild.iant pandas are currently classified on IUCNâs Red List as an endangered species. One the main reasons that pandas have become endangered is habitat destruction. As the population in China continues to grow, pandasâ habitat gets taken over by development, pushing them into smaller and less livable areas.
The giant panda is enormously charismatic, and is usually the 'main attraction' in zoos and other institutions where captive individuals are held. Sadly, this striking species has suffered greatly in the wild due to human encroachment onto its disappearing habitat.he SSP for the giant panda is a conservation and management plan in which member organisations of AZA work together to ensure the survival of this species. WWF. The giant panda has been the WWFâs logo since the organisation was formed in 1961. WWF has been active in giant panda conservation since 1980.