Yet, amidst the sea of monochrome fur, a rare sight occasionally emerges - a panda adorned in rich shades of brown ... that pandas with brown-and-white coats are the result of natural variation.

Most of the panda - its face, neck, belly, rump - is white to help it hide in snowy habitats. The arms and legs are black, helping it to hide in shade. Mother pandas keep contact with their cub nearly ...