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Why giant pandas would rather chomp on bamboo than eat meat
Despite having digestive systems typical of carnivores, their diet consists almost entirely of bamboo. The post Why giant pandas would rather chomp on bamboo than eat meat appeared first on Talker.
Why don't pandas eat more meat? Molecules found in bamboo may be behind their plant-based diet
Giant pandas have digestive systems that are typical for carnivores. Yet, bamboo is their main source of food. They have evolved several features; for example, pseudo thumbs to grasp bamboo and flat teeth that are well suited for crushing it,
Sneaky bamboo can control the genes of the pandas eating it, scientists discover
Tiny scraps of genetic material from bamboo might influence the genes of pandas, helping them adapt to a mostly bamboo diet.
Pandas "tricked" into becoming the world's biggest bamboo fans
Even though they're in the animal kingdom's order of Carnivora – carnivorous species – Giant pandas spend up to 16 hours a day on their backsides eating bamboo. But contrary to the many jokes about the intelligence of these black and white bears,
Pandas eat bamboo instead of going with their gut. Scientists explain why
Pandas famously love bamboo but the fluffy mammals actually have digestive systems typical of animals that eat a meat-based diet - and Chinese scientists now think they know why. They say gorging on the tall,
MicroRNAs in Bamboo May Be Rewiring Panda Genes
Despite their carnivorous digestive systems, giant pandas thrive on bamboo, and now scientists may have uncovered a key reason why. Researchers found that microRNAs from bamboo enter pandas’ bodies through digestion and help regulate gene expression,
AP PHOTOS: 6-month-old twin panda cubs climb and sleep at their debut in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s youngest celebrities, a pair of six-month-old panda cubs, met with their adoring fans in their first public ...
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Panda playground
From pop-up exhibitions, drone shows to snacks, Hong Kong is catching the panda fever fast.
Zoo Atlanta plans to renovate giant panda habitat 'in hopeful anticipation'
Zoo Atlanta has filed plans to renovate its giant panda habitat “in hopeful anticipation” of bringing the endearing bears ...
Hong Kong residents compete to name twin panda cubs who just turned 6 months old
Panda craze has once again gripped Hong Kong as residents compete to name the territory’s first locally-born giant panda cubs ...
Panda Mania sweeps Hong Kong as naming contest is underway for first locally-born cubs
Panda fever has gripped the world once again, this time in Hong Kong where residents compete to name the city’s first locally ...
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Twin panda cubs make public debut
HONG KONG (WSAV) — Hong Kong’s youngest celebrities, a pair of six-month-old panda cubs, met with their adoring fans in ...