The Chinese government owns nearly all the giant pandas on earth. And American zoos will shell out up to $1 million a year to rent just one. Most sign 10-year "panda diplomacy" contracts ...

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 ...

Pandas spend between 10 and 16 hours of their day eating, just to consume enough bamboo to satiate their appetite. They’re also terrible at mating. Female pandas are only fertile for two or ...