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The 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.
Giant Pandas 101. 1 / 4. A giant panda photographed at Zoo Atlanta in Georgia. Photograph by Joel Sartore, National Geographic Photo Ark. Common Name: Giant Panda. Scientific Name:...
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.
The giant panda is the rarest member of the bear family and among the world’s most threatened animals. Learn about WWF's giant panda conservation efforts.
The giant panda is perhaps the most powerful symbol in the world when it comes to species conservation. Adored around the world, the distinctive black and white animal is a national treasure in China and has been the symbol of WWF since its formation in 1961.
Pandas survive almost entirely on bamboo and play a critical role in the bamboo forests of the Yangtze Basin in China by spreading seeds as they roam, increasing vegetation growth.
Basic facts about Giant Panda: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.
