Together with its black-and-white fur, slothful behavior and cuddly demeanor, bamboo is a defining feature of the critically-endangered giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca). A single panda can consume ...

The Hammerschmiede fossil site in southern Germany has yielded finds from about 11.5 million years ago that have rewritten evolutionary history. The sole species of bear discovered to date at the site ...

Giant pandas look like the world's most easygoing animals, but the biology keeping them alive is stranger than most people realize. From a fake thumb built for one specific task to a jaw that rivals ...

Red pandas and raccoons share physical traits but have distinct evolutionary paths. Red pandas inhabit Asian mountain forests ...

Few animals are as universally adored as the Giant Panda. These bears are extremely charming, with their round faces, gentle nature, and recognizable black-and-white fur. But beyond their cuddly ...