Giant Panda
The giant panda is a bear native to south central China, easily recognized by its bold black-and-white coat and rotund body. Pandas are known for their gentle nature and bamboo diet.
Giant Panda Quick Facts
Despite being classified as carnivores, over 99% of a panda's diet is bamboo!
Lifespan
20 years (wild), up to 30 years (captivity)
Habitat
Temperate broadleaf and mixed forests
Diet
Bamboo, occasionally small animals
Region
China
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