NathanNewborn Pandas
When a panda is born, they come out pink and are measured to be about 15cm. In case you need a reference, that means that a newborn baby panda would only be the size of a pencil! Also, pandas are also born blind and can only open their eyes after they reach about six to eight weeks old. It is surprising to see that a tiny bald little creature would grow up to be so adorable and cuddly.
Not Solitary Mammals
There is a notion that these chubby mammals are solitary animals who love to spend time alone. It is assumed that males and females only interact during mating season. But after extensive researching, researchers have found out that these bears actually meet up even outside of breeding season. Pandas can interact with each other using scent marks and calls.
Where Do They Live?
Giant pandas, usually known as pandas, are black and white bears. In the wild, these bears are usually living in dense bamboo forests, staying at high altitudes in the mountains of central China. That is why these bears that have found a massive popularity worldwide because of their cute features, are so low in number. They only reside in China and can be found staying in captivity outside of China.
A Panda’s Diet
These adorable bears are omnivores. However, there have been a few incidents where these bears have fed on small animals and fish. But all in all, bamboo counts for 99 percent of a panda’s diet. They need to munch on bamboo for a considerable amount of time daily. That is why they are found only in China as the country naturally has a lot of bamboos.
Bamboo Freaks
Panda bears can really eat a LOT! Their daily meal has been said to last for about 12 hours where they constantly eat their food. This would amount to about 12 kilograms of bamboo per day! Panda needs to eat bamboo every day to remain strong and healthy. Because of their special diet, these bears cannot thrive anywhere else if there is no bamboo.
Scientific Name
These bears are rare and every panda bear that stays outside of China is actually put on loan by the country. The scientific name for the giant panda is Ailuropoda melanoleuca. This roughly translates to “black and white cat-foot”. Do you think this suits them considering how adorable and lovable these bears are? We think even their scientific names are truly cute just like them.