Scientists long debated whether pandas are a type of bear, raccoon, or something all their own. Through studying their DNA, scientists have confirmed that pandas are related to bears. Giant pandas are ...

Their numbers are dwindling, and these real-life teddy bears need our help. What’s black and white and not all over? The answer, unfortunately, is the giant panda. While conservation efforts are ...

Mary Jo DiLonardo has worked in print, online, and broadcast journalism for 25 years and covers nature, health, science, and animals. Popular and distinctive, known for their kitten-like faces and ...

Every morning at 7:30 a.m. sharp, a race begins on the outskirts of Chengdu, a sprawling Chinese metropolis known for its spicy hotpot, old tea houses and the country’s most beloved animal – giant ...