Primary Forest (IMAGE) Michigan State University Caption While long regarded as the best possible choice for panda habitat, Michigan State researchers now believe pandas can thrive in the right secondary forest. Credit Vanessa Hull, Michigan State University Usage Restrictions With 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.