Giant Panda (IMAGE) University of California - Davis Caption The black and white markings of the giant panda serve them as both camouflage and communication, scientists learned. Credit Ted Stankowich/CSU Long Beach Usage Restrictions Provide credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.