If you liked this story, share it with other people. Asia is home to five bear species: giant pandas, Asian black bears, sun bears, sloth bears and brown bears. Giant pandas garner far more attention ...

Bears are a type of mammal that can be found in many parts of the world. From the tiny, silly-looking sun bear to the iconic polar bear, these animals are specially adapted to different environments, ...

Fossils found in southwestern China give a hint to the development of the panda’s sixth digit — a rudimentary, thumblike bone extension. By Jack Tamisiea Giant pandas are dietary enigmas. Despite ...