Pandas aren’t all black and white. Some have a different hue, and scientists now understand why

With its striking color, the giant panda is an instantly recognizable species.

However, a handful of giant pandas exist that are not black and white. These majestic creatures with brown and white fur inhabit a single mountain range in China. And now, scientists may have unraveled the mystery of the ultra-rare pandas' unusual fur, according to new research.

The work, which studied the genetics of multiple pandas in the wild and in captivity, has suggested that pandas with brown and ...