Shifts in the gut microbiota of the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) in the season when nutritious bamboo shoots become available helps the herbivorous bear gain more weight and store more fat, which may compensate for the lack of nutrients in seasons when there are only bamboo leaves to chew on, according to a new study published in the journal Cell Reports. A male giant panda named Xiao Liwu at San Diego Zoo, California, the United States. Image...
