The giant panda’s body exhibits remarkable specializations for bamboo consumption. Most notable is their “pseudo-thumb,” a modified sesamoid bone that extends from their wrist.

Rather than five digits on their hand like other mammals, red pandas have six! They have a pseudo thumb that is actually a modified wrist bone. This bone is found similarly in giant pandas as well.

They have a pseudo thumb that is actually a modified wrist bone. This bone is found similarly in giant pandas as well. While they both have the pseudo thumbs, they have evolved for slightly different ...

One of the most remarkable anatomical features of giant pandas is their unique “sixth finger,” which isn’t actually a finger at all. This specialized wrist bone, called a radial sesamoid, functions ...

Pandas are adored, but equally mocked as poorly adapted, evolutionary dead-ends. But while it might seem like they just loll around and eat bamboo all day, as Li put it, "the 'laziness' of pandas is ...

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 ...

Interestingly, both the giant panda and red panda share some similarities as they all have a special body structure in respect of their forepaws called pseudo thumb, that help them to grasp bamboo ...

On the relevance of building a conservation site for the red panda, Ms Liu said the investment made by the Chinese Government, particularly under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, is worth it ...

Giant panda bears evolved away from other bear species about 20 million years ago. Though they have similar characteristics, like body shape and digestive system, they greatly differ in preferred ...

Pandas are one of the most beloved animals in the world, known for their adorable looks and unique behavior. Here are some ...