That adorability is one reason the giant panda is an international sensation ... China’s dogged attempt to keep pandas on the map—which in some ways has been an unprecedented success.

The giant panda was once widespread throughout southern and eastern China, as well as neighbouring Myanmar and northern Vietnam. But due to expanding human populations and development, the species is ...

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 ...