Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. The giant panda's black and white markings are unique in the ...

Mammals are a mostly drab bunch. Due to camouflage, a nocturnal lifestyle and other evolutionary demands, dull and earthy tones reign supreme. There are a few notable exceptions. When mandrills become ...

A new species of amphipod with a unique panda pattern was found in the intertidal zone of the Japanese coast. News organizations may use or redistribute this image, with proper attribution, as part of ...