A giant panda named Ding Ding attacked a female zookeeper at a zoo in Chongqing, China, while she was attempting to close a metal door. The incident caused panic among visitors and raised questions about the safety of handling wild animals.

While giant pandas are often seen as cute and cuddly, they can be dangerous due to their size and strength. Adult pandas can weigh up to 300 pounds and possess powerful jaws and sharp teeth, which they use to crush bamboo but can also cause serious harm if they feel threatened.

Finland will return two giant pandas to China in November, more than eight years ahead of time, as the zoo where they live can no longer afford their upkeep, the chair of the zoo's board told Reuters on Tuesday.

Several visitors at Shanwei Zoo in China were left shell-shocked after they found out the pandas they were gazing at were painted dogs.

The pandas at Zoo Atlanta officially have a departure date. The zoo announced Friday that the four giant pandas, Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun, and Xi Lun will travel to China in the middle of next month. Although the zoo said it is “not able to share specifics on the pandas’ departure timeline.”

Finland will return two giant pandas to China in November, more than eight years ahead of time, as the zoo where they live can no longer afford their upkeep.

Zoo Atlanta announced its giant pandas will return to China sometime next month. A "Panda-Palooza" goodbye celebration is set for Oct. 5. 🍽️ After a three-year closure,