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 ...

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 ...

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 San Diego Zoo launched a live online "giant panda cam" Tuesday that allows people around the globe to view the daily lives of its new giant panda bears ... round face and big fluffy ears.

"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 ...

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 ...

Should they become trapped the giant panda will cover their face with their paws often hiding its eye-patches and curl up. This gesture states that they are scared and/or angry. At close range ...

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 ...

“Panda diplomacy” has returned to the United States in earnest — with San Diego leading the way. The San Diego Zoo announced ...