5. Diet
Despite its taxonomic classification as a carnivore the
giant panda's diet is primarily herbivorous, consisting
almost exclusively of bamboo
6. Physical Description
The giant panda has a black-and-white coat. Adults
measure around 1.2 to 1.8 meters (4 to 6 ft)
long, including a tail of about 13 cm (5.1 in), and 60 to
90 centimeters
7. Breeding Info
The current reproductive rate is considered one young
every two years
The mating season is between March and May
8. Special Behavior or Unique Anatomy
The giant panda does not hibernate
because it can store much fat on a
bamboo diet.
Panda cubs start to climb trees when
they are only six months old.
Pandas can swim.
9. Weird Info
A newborn panda cub is 1/900th the size
of its mother and is comparable to the
length of a stick of butter.
Pandas rely on spatial memory, not visual
memory
Pandas are a sign of peace