Zoology of the ZooPl. XLV
Giant panda
Ailuropoda melanoleuca
Mammalia · Carnivora · Ursidae
Fig. 1. Giant panda
Fig. 2. Range
| Length or height | Body length about 1.2-1.9 m |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 70-125 kg |
| Food | Bamboo, about 99 percent |
| Lifespan | About 20 years wild |
| Society | Solitary |
| Habitat | temperate forest |
| Range | Asia |
| Wild or tame | Wild |
A true bear that eats almost only bamboo. China lends pandas to zoos; the Smithsonian's National Zoo received a new pair in 2024.
Observe: Watch it eat for hours: bamboo gives little energy.