And it is here that WWF has focussed its giant panda conservation work, supporting the Chinese government's efforts to conserve the species. Since habitat loss is the most serious threat to the panda, ...

Time and necessity have fine-tuned pandas to thrive in a very specific habitat. Still built like their carnivorous kin, these bears—and they are true bears, according to their DNA—have the ...

Panda ants have unique markings, but they are actually not related to panda bears or ants: they are a type of wasp!

Physical Characteristics: Giant pandas are known for their distinctive black-and-white coloring. They have large molar teeth and strong jaw muscles for crushing tough bamboo. Habitat: They live in ...

Together, we have grown the panda population and learned what’s needed to protect wild pandas and preserve native habitat.” But as with any work that spans generations, there is still more to do.

Giant pandas are black and white bears that live in temperate-zone bamboo forests in central China. Among the best recognized but rarest animals in the world, they have come to symbolize ...

But in addition to gathering valuable new information on panda numbers and habitat, the survey has given nature reserve workers throughout the country important new skills that will strengthen panda ...

Red pandas are currently listed as endangered species by the IUCN, and their numbers are believed to be less than 10,000 individuals in the wild. However, the exact figure remains unknown. Habitat ...

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 ...