mid-1970s A number of pandas in the northern part of their range are thought to be starving after a mass flowering and subsequent die-off of bamboo, as happens periodically 1974-1977 Ministry of ...

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 ...

Whatever comes next in this bear’s conservation may decide whether the giant panda becomes a relic behind bars or roams free in the wild. Is a panda cub fooled by a panda suit? That’s the hope ...

In addition, giant panda are excellent climbers, with cubs able to clamber up trees when they are just 6 months old. They can also swim and, unlike most other bears, do not hibernate for months at ...

Washington, D.C.’s newest pandas – Bao Li and Qing Bao – will officially be introduced to the public at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo on Friday. Visitors will be able to see Bao Li and ...

For decades, the giant panda has frustrated scientists desperate to save the species from extinction. The iconic bears, native to China and beloved around the world, have been famously hard to breed.

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 ...

Bao Bao at 10 weeks. Scientists estimate that a giant panda ancestor split from the bear lineage 18 million years ago. Tim Flach The view from the panda cam control room shows a mother’s ...

28, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in southwest China's Sichuan Province introduced 13 adorable panda cubs to the world. The baker's dozen of black-and-white bears are among the ...

"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 ...

Hong Kong Ocean Park has allayed concerns over patches of hair loss on giant panda Le Le’s back, saying the spots were shaved ...