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 ...

Genetic material from bamboo has been found in the blood of giant pandas, which may alter the feeding habits of these iconic bears. According to a new paper published Friday (Feb. 28) in the journal ...

It may seem paradoxical that pandas eat almost nothing but bamboo, while cows live on grass. Yet humans are told that they must eat a varied diet to stay healthy. Research suggests that the ...