The giant panda's distinct black-and-white markings have two functions: camouflage and communication. Most of the panda - its face, neck, belly, rump - is white to help it hide in snowy habitats. The ...

Giant pandas are black and white bears that live in temperate-zone bamboo ... endangered species and conservation efforts. The giant panda is listed as endangered in the World Conservation ...

In breeding centres and zoos, workers will actually switch the babies around so both panda cubs get enough milk from the mother. Although giant pandas eat fruit and bamboo, they have teeth that ...

Phylogenetically, the red panda falls under a unique taxonomic group called Ailuridae, sharing common traits with mustelids, which includes racoons, weasels and skunks. Giant pandas are classified ...

The giant panda is a firm favourite when we are talking about cute animals, but there is much more to these bears than meets their black-patched eyes. There is much more to these bears than meets ...

One of the giant panda cub twins Leni or Lotti plays in an outdoor area of the Panda Garden, during their first outdoor ...

Giant panda bears evolved away from other bear species about 20 million years ago. Though they have similar characteristics, like body shape and digestive system, they greatly differ in preferred ...

Though today giant pandas ... home the first panda shot by white men for the museum’s new Asian Hall. Their feat prompted copycat expeditions funded by other museums. As dead bears lost some ...

"Memphis Zoo is devasted [sic] to announce the passing of Giant panda 'Le Le,' " the zoo said in the post. "Le Le was a happy bear that enjoyed apples, engaging with enrichment and relaxing while ...