Giant panda | Facts, Habitat, Population, & Diet | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Giant panda, bear with striking black-and-white coloration inhabiting bamboo forests in the mountains of central China. Its coloration, bulky body, and round face gives it a captivating appearance that has endeared it to people worldwide. Learn more about the giant panda in this article.
Giant panda - Wikipedia
WEBThe giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), also known as the panda bear or simply panda, is a bear species endemic to China. It is characterised by its white coat with black patches around the eyes, ears, legs and shoulders.
Habitat: the land of the panda - WWF
WEBThe giant panda was once widespread throughout southern and eastern China, as well as neighbouring Myanmar and northern Vietnam. But due to expanding human populations and development, the species is now restricted to around 20 isolated patches of bamboo forest in six mountain ranges in China's Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu provinces.
Giant panda - Smithsonian's National Zoo
WEBThe giant panda has lived in bamboo forests for several million years. It is a highly specialized animal, with unique adaptations. The panda's thick, wooly coat keeps it warm in the cool forests of its habitat.
Giant Panda | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEBHeight. Adults can grow to more than four feet. Weight. 220–330 pounds. Habitats. Temperate broadleaf and mixed forests of southwest China. The panda, with its distinctive black and white coat, is adored by the world and considered a national treasure in China. This bear also has a special significance for WWF because it has been our logo ...
Giant Panda - National Geographic
WEBLearn why these much-loved animals are endangered in their bamboo forest homes. Discover the panda’s surprising skill at swimming and climbing.
Giant Panda - The Nature Conservancy
WEBGiant Panda Facts. Diet: Giant pandas evolved to eat bamboo despite having a carnivore's digestive system. Adaptation: Giant pandas have "thumbs"—elongated wrist bones to grip bamboo. Weight: Giant pandas weigh only a few ounces at …
Species Spotlight: Giant Panda | Pages | WWF - World Wildlife …
WEBPanda habitat is one of the most biodiverse of any ecosystem in the world and critically important for other threatened and endangered species, including golden snub-nosed monkeys, takins, red pandas, and snow leopards.
Giant pandas: living proof that conservation works | WWF
WEBPanda habitat rivals the highest biodiversity of any ecosystem in the world. It's also vitally important for other threatened and endangered species, including golden snub-nosed monkeys, takins, red pandas and snow leopards.
Giant Panda: Species Facts, Info & More - WWF.CA
WEBScientific Name: Ailuropoda melanoleuca. Status: Vulnerable. Weight: Up to150 kg. Size: Up to 1.5 m tall. Population: Approximately 1,864. Habitat: Temperate broadleaf and mixed forests of Southwest China. Range: Central China. Diet: Leaves, stems and shoots of bamboo. Did You Know? The panda's menu consists almost entirely of bamboo.