Vulnerable
Panda (Giant)
Ailuropoda melanoleuca
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About
The giant panda is a bear species known for its distinctive black and white coat. They are native to China and are considered a national treasure. Despite being classified as carnivores, pandas primarily eat bamboo.
Habitat
Bamboo forests of China
Diet
Herbivorous - primarily bamboo
In Pop Culture
Kung Fu Panda
movieAn animated film series about a panda named Po who becomes a kung fu master.
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Fun Facts
- Pandas spend up to 14 hours a day eating bamboo.
- They have a sixth 'thumb' that helps them grip bamboo stalks.
- Pandas have a low reproductive rate, which makes conservation efforts challenging.
Conservation
StatusVulnerable
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