Pandas and People

Modeling habitat that’s just right

Published on October 14, 2019

In this week’s Scientific Reports, Michigan State University researchers offer ways to take the guess work out of parameters.

Pandas set their own pace, tracking reveals

Published on August 4, 2015

Pandas may belong to a movement category all their own.

A peek at the secret life of pandas

Published on March 27, 2015

A look at the panda's secretive society that has been closed off in the past.

Tinkering with the Tao of pandas

Published on December 3, 2014

A literature review shows pandas can cope with a broader spectrum of habitats than previously believed. That's good news for those working on conservation policy.

Livestock found ganging up on pandas at the bamboo buffet

Published on February 26, 2014

Livestock, particularly horses, have been identified as a significant threat to panda survival.

Momma knows best when it comes to panda survival

Published on January 15, 2013

How to produce rough-and-ready pandas that can survive in the wild.

Climate change threatens giant pandas’ bamboo buffet – and survival

Published on November 11, 2012

How changing climate may affect the most common species of bamboo that carpet the forest floors of prime panda habitat in northwestern China.

Nature reserves aren't protecting pandas, research shows

Published on April 5, 2001

Panda habitat is being destroyed quicker inside the world's most high-profile protected nature reserve than in adjacent areas of China that are not protected.

There's a lot to learn from pandas

State News -- MSU helps take pandas off endangered species list

Published on November 16, 2017 by State News -- MSU helps take pandas off endangered species list
Popular Science -- Pandas, which are basically giant poop machines, may inadvertently help save other species

Published on June 28, 2017 by Popular Science -- Pandas, which are basically giant poop machines, may inadvertently help save other species
NPR - The Wild Life - Pandas Don’t Play By The Rules

Published on August 7, 2015 by NPR
Smithsonian Magazine - Pandas Actually Hang Out Together

Published on March 31, 2015 by Smithsonian Magazine
Christian Science Monitor - Pandas are actually pretty gregarious, study finds

Published on March 31, 2015 by Christian Science Monitor