Yes, dogs and cats -- particularly when they're young but in general -- are adorable. But for my money, if we're ranking cutest animals, pandas are right up there at the top of the list. So for no ...

A pair of giant pandas debuted on Thursday at the San Diego Zoo, the first time in 21 years the species has stepped foot in the U.S. after leaving China, according to the zoo, as both countries resume ...

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Pandas are black and white because it helps them hide from predators, according to new research. The iconic bear's distinctive coat is effective camouflages in nature — across a range of environments.

"From a more realistic predator's perspective, the giant panda is actually rather well camouflaged," a professor and co-author on a recent panda coloring study said Pandas are black and white because ...