Thai zookeepers paint other endagered animals to compete
(NEWSER) - Panda fever is so intense in Thailand, since the birth of its cub, Li Ping, last May, that zookeepers are painting crocs and elephants in panda colors just to get some of the attention. Li Pang, whose parents are on loan from China, has millions of fans and a 24-hour television channel, reports the Wall Street Journal, and the cub has been a bonanza for the zoo: "It's like winning the lottery," says the director, who often wears a panda-suit for interviews. More»
