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With so few pandas left in the wild, scientist have been breeding them in captivity with the hope of setting them free. However, the high-tech, expensive operation has some suggesting that the money could be better spent on several species instead of just one. NBC's Kate Snow reports. (TODAY)

A hospital team in China saves a panda after a breeder discovers the animal choking on cornbread. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports. (TODAY)

San Diego Zoo staff are encouraging the adorable panda cub, Xiao Liwu, to play with a toy ball in order to check how his coordination skills are developing. TODAY's Erica Hill reports. (TODAY)

Vets at the San Diego Zoo say this panda cub named Xiao Liwu is doing great after the little guy received his final vaccination. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports. (TODAY)

The panda cub at the San Diego Zoo appears to be thriving: he received his first tooth and has been gaining weight. TODAY.com's Alex Witt reports. (TODAY)

A giant panda cub tries his best to walk during a checkup at the San Diego Zoo. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports. (TODAY)

Staff at a nature reserve in China have taken an unusual approach to dealing with their pandas. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports. (TODAY)

The National Zoo in Washington is mourning the unexpected death of a giant panda cub born just one week ago (Nightly News)

A baby red panda plays a game of 'chase the light' with onlookers at the National Zoo. TODAY.com's Dara Brown has the story. (TODAY)

A one-year-old panda out for his first snowfall slipped from a branch at a zoo. TODAY.com's Alex Witt reports. (TODAY)