Geographic distribution:
Giant panda's live in a few moutain ranges in central China, in Sichuan, Shanxi and Gansu provinces.they once lived in lowland areas, but farming, forest clearing, and other development now restrict Giant panda's to the mountains.
Habitat:
Giant panda's live in broadleaf and coniferous forests with a dense understory of bamboo, at elevations between 5,000 and 10,000 feet. Torrential rains or dense mist throughout the year charactenzes these forests, often shrounded in heavy clouds.
Physical description:
The Giant panda, a black and white bear, has a body typical of bears. It has black fur on ears, eye patches, muzzle, legs, and shoulders. The rest of the animals coat is white. Although scientists do not know why these unusual bears are black and white, some speculate that the bold colouring provides effective camouflage into the snowy and rocky surroundings. The panda's thick, wooly coat keeps it warm in the cool forest of its habitat. Giant panda's have large molar teeth and strong jaw muscles for crushing tough bamboo. Many people find these chunky, lumbering animals to be cute, but giant panda's can be as dangerous as any other bear.
Size:
About the size of an American black bear, Giant panda's stand between two and three feet tall at the shoulders( on all four legs), and reach four to six feet long. Males are longer than females, weighing up to 250 pounds in the wild. Females rarely 220 pounds.
Pandas play a crucial role in the bamboo forests where they roam by spreading seeds and facilitating growth of vegetation. In the Yangtze Basin where pandas live, the forests are home to a stunning array of wildlife such as dwarf blue sheep, multicolored pheasants and other endangered species, including the golden monkey, takin and crested ibis.
The panda’s habitat is at the geographic and economic heart of China, home to millions of people. By making this area more sustainable, we are also helping to increase the quality of life of local populations. Pandas bring huge economic benefits to local communities through ecotourism.
Giant panda's live in a few moutain ranges in central China, in Sichuan, Shanxi and Gansu provinces.they once lived in lowland areas, but farming, forest clearing, and other development now restrict Giant panda's to the mountains.
Habitat:
Giant panda's live in broadleaf and coniferous forests with a dense understory of bamboo, at elevations between 5,000 and 10,000 feet. Torrential rains or dense mist throughout the year charactenzes these forests, often shrounded in heavy clouds.
Physical description:
The Giant panda, a black and white bear, has a body typical of bears. It has black fur on ears, eye patches, muzzle, legs, and shoulders. The rest of the animals coat is white. Although scientists do not know why these unusual bears are black and white, some speculate that the bold colouring provides effective camouflage into the snowy and rocky surroundings. The panda's thick, wooly coat keeps it warm in the cool forest of its habitat. Giant panda's have large molar teeth and strong jaw muscles for crushing tough bamboo. Many people find these chunky, lumbering animals to be cute, but giant panda's can be as dangerous as any other bear.
Size:
About the size of an American black bear, Giant panda's stand between two and three feet tall at the shoulders( on all four legs), and reach four to six feet long. Males are longer than females, weighing up to 250 pounds in the wild. Females rarely 220 pounds.
Pandas play a crucial role in the bamboo forests where they roam by spreading seeds and facilitating growth of vegetation. In the Yangtze Basin where pandas live, the forests are home to a stunning array of wildlife such as dwarf blue sheep, multicolored pheasants and other endangered species, including the golden monkey, takin and crested ibis.
The panda’s habitat is at the geographic and economic heart of China, home to millions of people. By making this area more sustainable, we are also helping to increase the quality of life of local populations. Pandas bring huge economic benefits to local communities through ecotourism.