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 ...

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As carnivores, giant pandas shouldn’t really eat bamboo, but they do! Join a Smithsonian curator to explore the internal adaptations of giant pandas for their diet. You’ll also discover what panda ...

BEIJING (AP) – Nothing says “I love you” like a photo frame made from panda poop. The Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Base has come up with a dung-for-profit scheme that turns droppings from the ...