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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.
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.
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.
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,
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,
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,
Pandas Technically Could Eat Meat, So Why Do They Eat So Much Bamboo?
Learn more about how miRNA may have regulated the gene expression in pandas, helping them adapt to eating more plants.
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All about raccoons, devilishly smart trash pandas that faced Toronto’s $31M fix, won hands down
Raccoons eat just about anything – and many of us know they are not above raiding our gardens or rummaging through our trash, ...
Only people with the biggest brains can spot the three pandas not wearing sunglasses in this illusion in just 11 seconds
TIME to put your vision and brain skills to the test and solve this tricky brainteaser in just 11 seconds or less. A content creator challenged his followers to find the three odd pandas out in ...
Final Baffling Minecraft Movie Trailer Shows Off A Block Filled Nightmare... And Pandas!
With Minecraft's first movie a month away, fans got a head-scratching final look at the blend between Minecraft and live ...
As Madison abandons $30M Toyota Field overhaul, what is it giving up?
Ballcorps lead investor Mark Holland said ownership had no reason to financially support improvements that merely meet the floor of compliance.
Meet the 2025 Rocket City Trash Pandas on April 1
The team announced Thursday that the 2025 Meet The Team Dinner held on April 1 are now on sale. The annual dinner will take place at Toyota Field from 5:30-7:30 pm. The team said it will feature a ...
Voting begins for Trash Pandas Foundation & News 19’s ‘Color the Can’ contest
Voting has begun for the Trash Pandas Foundation’s popular ‘Color the Can’ contest! Young artists from ages three to 12 ...
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Can A Throat Infection Trigger Severe OCD Symptoms In Children? All About PANDAS Syndrome And Management Tips For Parents
A primary school-going boy, usually cheerful and full of energy, suddenly became consumed by a fear of germs. His hands, dry ...