China’s panda diplomacy: how Beijing combines conservation and trade
China has pursued a policy of using its panda conservation project as a trade and diplomacy tool.
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China’s panda diplomacy is becoming a liability for Beijing
Panda diplomacy can help strengthen China’s international relationships, but it also exposes Beijing to public backlash.
Captive panda cubs are drinking the wrong milk – here’s why
New research shows why the milk of panda mothers is far better than formula.
Panda Sutra – the ups and downs of getting grumpy bears to have sex
There is nothing intrinsic to pandas that makes them bad at breeding. It is true that they only have one menstrual cycle each year, but this is true of many creatures. Animals that have multiple cycles…
Why are pandas so chilled? The clue is in the bamboo
It’s official: giant pandas are cool.
Red pandas may be two different species ‑ this raises some tough questions for conservation
Should scientists keep both species genetically-separate and ‘pure’, even if that risks extinction?
Price of captive pandas may be borne by those in the wild
When the Chinese authorities in Chengdu showed off their 14 giant panda cubs last week, it again raised questions about the role of panda breeding in zoos outside China, and whether it is a help or hindrance…
Panda diplomacy: what China’s decision to send bears to the US reveals about its economy
The arrival of two giant pandas in San Diego is a sign of China’s need to make friends in the US tech industries.
Captive giant pandas may need to form a fight club to save the species
Pandas breed in the wild after fighting off competition from other males – something they’re denied in captivity.
We discovered why giant pandas are black and white: here’s how
The scientists who discovered that a giant panda’s distinctive markings provide camouflage from predators tell us about their latest work
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