The Greatest Camouflage Compromise We all know the iconic panda look, but those black-and-white markings aren’t meant to sell plush toys. Scientists believe their striking coats are a brilliant “camouflage compromise.” Since pandas bounce between snowy mountains and shady, dense canopies, being half-ghost and half-shadow works perfectly to hide from hungry leopards. Those adorable black … Continue reading The Truth About Pandas: Carnivore Guts, Pencil-Sized Babies, and 100 Poops a Day