The Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) is a endemic species of bear in China. It’s name is often used to distinguish it from the red panda. The giant panda is China’s national symbol and has been on their gold panda coins since 1982.
Stats
- Population: 1,800
- Life Span: 20-30 Years
- Top Speed: 20 MPH
- Weight: 154-352 Pounds
- Length 3.9-6.2 Feet
Geographical Distribution
Continents:
- Asia
Biomes:
- Forest
- Mountains
- Montane Forest
Diet (herbivore)
- Bamboo (99% of their diet)
- Meat
- Fish
- Eggs
Fun Facts
Fact #1
Pandas spend 10-16 hours each day eating!
Fact #2
Panda cubs are tiny when born and exhibit one of the largest size gaps between a mother and newborn in mammals.
Fact #3
Pandas in captivity can live 25-35 years compared to 15-20 in the wild.
Fact #4
The oldest known panda lived to be 38 years old!