The red panda (Ailurus fulgens) is considered a vulnerable species, but little research has
been done to investigate their unconventional biology. Similar to the giant panda …

The red panda is the only living species of the genus Ailurus. Like giant pandas, red pandas
are also highly specialized to feed mainly on highly fibrous bamboo. Although several …

Dietary shifts can result in changes to the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) microbiota, leading to
negative outcomes for the host, including inflammation. Giant pandas (Ailuropoda …

Gut microbiota plays a critical role in host physiology and health. The coevolution between
the host and its gut microbes facilitates animal adaptation to its specific ecological niche …

Mammalian herbivores have developed numerous adaptations to utilize their plant-based
diets including a modified gastrointestinal tract (GIT) and symbiosis with a GIT microbiota …

Adult giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) express transitional characteristics in that they
consume bamboos, despite their carnivore-like digestive tracts. Their genome contains no …

Bacteria and phages are two of the most abundant biological entities in the gut microbiome,
and diet and host phylogeny are two of the most critical factors influencing the gut …

Gut microbiota (GM) are important for the health of giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca,
GP), in addition to the utilization of bamboo in their diets. However, it's not fully understood …