The Giant Panda

The Giant Panda

Fun Facts:~ Symoblizes Yin and Yang, balance, and peace. ~ Pandas cannot run fast, a slow trot is their fastest speed.~ They spend 14 to 16 hours a day eating bamboo. ~Their throats have a special lining to protect it from bamboo splinters.

An engangered species...~ There are just over 1,000 Giant Pandas left in the world.~ They have been on the endagered species list since 1990. ~Main threats are habitat lost and poaching.~Usually only give birth to a single cub.

Learn more about Giant Pandas Here!

Panda Researchers Dress Up to Help Cubs

Panda Nurturing Video

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By Katie Barningham and Stephanie Dopuch