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Why aren't giant pandas and red pandas placed in the same family?
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∙ 9y ago
The Giant panda is a type of Bear and belongs in the "Ursidae" family.
The Red panda is not a type of bear it is the last surviving representative of a family all of its own, the "Ailuridae" family.
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To what family are pandas related?
Giant pandas belong to the bear (Ursidae) family
Are giant pandas in the raccoon family?
No, they are not related. Pandas are in the bear family and raccoons are procyonids - raccoon family.
What is the group name for giant pandas?
If you mean, "What is a group of giant pandas called?" I don't think there is a name for a group of pandas as they are normally solitary animals. The exceptions to that are a breeding pair and a female with a cub.Taxonomically speaking, giant pandas belong to the family Ursidae (aka the bear family; yes pandas are bears not raccoons), the genus Ailuropoda, and the species Ailuropoda melanoleuca.
How did giant pandas get their names?
They are called giant pandas to reduce confusion between giant pandas and red pandas. they are considerably large compared to red pandas therefore making them giant
Is giant pandas capitalized?
No, 'giant pandas' are not capitalized.
Are giant pandas extinct or not?
some giant pandas are exctinct
Are pandas related to anything?
The Giant Panda is a bear, native to central-western and south western China.
What types of pandas what are endangered?
The giant panda, although both species are endangered.
Do giant pandas live in groups?
No Giant Pandas do not live in groups
Giant Pandas are found in.?
Giant Pandas live in mountains in China
What influences do humans have on giant pandas?
why are giant pandas endangered from humans
Why do giant pandas have sharp teeth?
giant pandas have them to bite bamboo
