Why Pandas are Special
Pandas, known for their distinctive black and white markings, are native to China. They are beloved worldwide and play crucial roles in environmental conservation.
- Diet: They primarily eat bamboo, consuming 26 to 84 pounds daily!
- Habitat: Found in the mountain ranges of central China.
- Conservation Status: Listed as vulnerable, with about 1,800 pandas in the wild.
Fun Panda Facts
- Newborn pandas are blind and weigh only about 3.5 ounces.
- Pandas spend up to 14 hours a day eating!
- They have pseudo-thumbs, which help them hold bamboo.
- Pandas are excellent climbers and can also swim.