"Today's giant pandas are part of the group of carnivores ... Specialization in the panda's diet only came about late in its evolution," said Professor Madelaine Böhme from the Senckenberg ...

National Panda Day highlights global conservation efforts to protect pandas from habitat loss and possible extinction.

Giant pandas, despite having carnivorous digestive systems, primarily consume bamboo. This dietary preference may be influenced by plant-derived microRNAs (miRNAs) found in bamboo, which enter ...

The giant panda is a beloved animal known for its playful personality and recognizable black-and-white coloring. These fascinating creatures are fun to learn about and spark natural conversations ...

Visitors take photos of giant panda Fu Bao on Tuesday at the Shenshuping base of the Wolong National Nature Reserve in Southwest China's Sichuan province. She made her comeback after spending more ...

“MiRNA in bamboo can enter giant pandas’ bodies through diet, be absorbed by the intestine, enter the blood circulation, and then regulate when the giant panda’s RNA transfers information, thus ...

After more than 100 days of rest, giant panda Fu Bao returned to public display on Tuesday at the Shenshuping base in Wolong National Nature Reserve in southwest Sichuan province, according to the ...

MiRNA plays “a role in regulating the gene expression of giant pandas,” said Dr Li ... according to the study. Though the panda’s diet consists almost entirely of bamboo leaves, stems ...

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 ...

Giant pandas don't eat meat because chemicals in the bamboo they chomp on changing their tastes, suggests new research. Despite having digestive systems typical of carnivores, the diet of the ...

Fu Bao, the beloved first giant panda born in South Korea, returns to public view on March 25, 2025, at the Shenshuping giant panda base in Southwest China's Sichuan Province, following a ...