Sections of the antennae, sides, head and posterior body are black, creating a color pattern similar to a giant panda. This resemblance earns the new species its name: Melita panda. The “panda ...

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

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 ...

Currently at least 20 zoos outside China boast giant panda displays ... That cute baby face and toddler-like behavior boost our body’s production of oxytocin, a hormone that makes us feel ...

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 ...

The true mark of a pluripotent stem cell is its ability to divide and form the three germ layers— endoderm, mesoderm, and ectoderm—which are crucial for the development of the body’s tissue and organs ...

One of the giant panda cub twins Leni or Lotti plays in the enclosure before venturing out on their first outdoor adventure, ...

"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 ...

"Only miRNAs that can specifically play a role in regulating gene expression can remain in the body ... it might have on giant pandas, more research is needed. "The giant panda is a very precious ...

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s giant panda cub reached a big milestone over the weekend. The 1-month-old cub had its first veterinary exam, and all signs point to a healthy, strong cub.

Li said: “Only miRNAs that can specifically play a role in regulating gene expression can remain in the body ... on giant pandas, more research is needed. Li added: “The giant panda is ...