No animal has a "purpose." Pandas evolved from an ancestral bear living in southern Asia. Most bear species today are omnivorous, so it is a good assumption that the panda's ancestor was too. read more
No animal has a "purpose.". Pandas evolved from an ancestral bear living in southern Asia. Most bear species today are omnivorous, so it is a good assumption that the panda's ancestor was too. read more
A giant panda at Zoo Atlanta. The iconic black-and-white mammal is slowly recovering in the wild. Photograph by Joel Sartore, National Geographic Photo Ark read more
The giant panda, a black-and-white bear, has a body typical of bears. It has black fur on its ears, eye patches, muzzle, legs, and shoulders. The rest of the animal's coat is white. read more