Panda 101 ∣ Giant Pandas at Risk of Catching a Cold

As the freezing winter arrives, are giant pandas at zoos at risk of catching a cold?

Like humans and other animals, pandas may experience runny noses, sneezing fits, and reduced appetites when the seasons change and wild diurnal temperature swings weaken their immune systems. They can even catch colds from humans.

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