Why are pandas black and white?

Looking around, most mammals are monotonous brown or gray, but there are a few well-known exceptions, such as zebras and skunks

Recently, researchers from the University of Bristol, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the University of Jyväskylä in Finland have used advanced image analysis techniques to show that unique colors can help pandas camouflage

The high-contrast black and white color scheme makes the panda look different, but it also brings some doubts: Isn't it easier to be spotted by the enemy? For this unique color scheme, several hypotheses have been put forward, including intra-species signal, heat dissipation management, vigilance and background matching, etc.

Researchers analyzed rare photos taken by giant pandas in natural environments

Next, the researchers analyzed the second form of camouflage-destructive coloring, which means that the very obvious boundaries on the animal's surface disrupt its outline, making it difficult for predators to find

Finally, the researchers used a novel color map technology to compare the background similarity indicators of various species and giant pandas

As can be seen from the picture, the giant panda really disguised itself very well (the picture comes from the original text)

Professor Tim Caro of the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Bristol explained: “When a Chinese colleague sent us photos from the wild and I couldn’t find a giant panda in the photo, I knew we had some new discoveries

The first author, Dr.

Professor Nick Scott-Samuel from the School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Bristol said: “Given the close observation distance and unique background, giant pandas seem to be very conspicuous to

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