It was previously believed that pandas were a subspecies somewhere between the raccoon and bear family. Recently however, genetic testing has proven that pandas are indeed part of the bear family, Ursidae. They merely have more primitive traits than most bears of today which was the reason scientists were confused. Today, scientists now understand that pandas are actually true bears, but are often called "living fossils" for their unique prehistoric behaviors.
Yes! Until recently, pandas were thought to be part of a subspecies between the raccoon and the bear family. Through genetic testing, it has been found that pandas are indeed true bears of the Ursidae family. The pandas closest relative is the spectacled bear of South America. Giant pandas are a very old species of animal, often referred to as a "living fossil", because they carry traits that only bears many centuries ago would have had.
The giant panda is considered a bear gence the ursa in it's full scientific name,Ursidae Ailurpodinae Ailurpoda Ailuropoda Melanleuca. The red panda is not as it is closer related to weasels, stoats, polecats, ferrets, skunks, raccoons, and otters than bears
For many decades, the precise taxonomic classification of the giant panda was under debate because it shares characteristics with both bears and raccoons. However, molecular studies indicate the giant panda is a true bear, part of the family Ursidae.
Sorry, BUT A PANDA IS A BEAR. It has the body of a carnivor-like animal, but eats plants, bamboo.
nobody is sure witch but people THINK they are related to raccons because they are not fully evolved like other bears
They are not the same species. But both have large claws.
Experts have been arguing this for some time.
http://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/panda-hibernation2.htm
Experts have been arguing this for some time. They both have fur, sharp claws and climb.
http://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/panda-hibernation2.htm
All bears are from the same family (Ursidae) as the giant panda. The red panda belongs to a different family (Ailuridae) and is only distantly related to the giant panda.
Yes, they are a member of the Ursidae family. The Red Panda is a relative of the raccoon.
there are three types of pandas. 1) Giant Pandas - the familiar black and white bear 3) Qinling panda - a subspecies of the giant panda that is dark brown and light brown 2) Red Pandas (also known as the Lesser Panda), not related to the giant panda.
female giant panda=female giant panda male giant panda=male giant panda baby giant panda=baby giant panda x
yes the cat is family of a lion
the size is different because the red panda is actually part of the raccoon family while the giant panda is part of the bear family.
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.
it belongs to bear familyactually, it is not a bear, it is part of the raccoon family
it is eaten by its mother ... so no
More specifically for the Giant Panda.Binomial name: Ailuropoda melanoleucaKingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: MammaliaOrder: CarnivoraFamily: UrsidaeGenus: AiluropodaSpecies: A. melanoleucaThis animal is: Endangered (IUCN 3.1)
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The Giant Panda and Red Panda are mammals related to the bear family, located in southern regions of china.