For nearly two centuries, the true classification of the red panda was a mystery. Believed to be both a bear and a raccoon, ...

Born right at the Utica Zoo, MeiLin played an important role as an ambassador for her endangered species. She helped spark curiosity, empathy, and conservation awareness for countless visitors — ...

The giant panda, or panda bear, is known for its distinct black-and-white body and propensity of eating bamboo by the bunch. The panda is considered a national treasure in China, according to the ...

Animal campaigners are calling for a ban on the public sale of fireworks after a baby red panda was thought to have died from stress related to the noise. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland ...

Some animals have easily recognizable, iconic appearances, like poison dart frogs, zebras, and cheetahs. Another critter with a distinctive look is the raccoon. With a bandit-like black mask around ...

"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 ...

Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) — An endangered red panda has been found alongside 86 other animals inside luggage at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand’s Customs Department said in a statement ...

Take a look behind the scenes as animal care teams provide a daily bamboo buffet to the Zoo’s new giant pandas. Mike Bock Giant panda Qing Bao eats bamboo in the outdoor yard of the David M.

The animal lovers at Maymo watch a “panda dog” meeting a real panda, resulting in a playful and heartwarming encounter full of fun.