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Giant Pandas
Native to Central China, Pandas live in the mountainous regions, like Sichuan and Tibet there. Taxonomically a carnivore, the Panda actually lives almost entirely on bamboo, but, like most animals, pandas have been known to eat eggs, and consume insects with their diet of bamboo. If you're interested in pandas, whether it's to learn more by asking questions, or to share your knowledge by answering them, this is the category for you.
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How many pandas are happy in captivity?
1. How many pandas are in captivity? There were about 150 captive pandas in 2000. 2. How many countries have pandas in zoos? Six. They are China, USA, France, Germany, Mexico, Japan and North Korea. 3. How do captive pandas help conservation of pandas in the wild? The main conservation purpose of panda breeding would be to re-introduce captive pandas into the wild to supplement the wild population. But until now, scientists have not succeeded in this goal. Studying captive pandas can also help us learn about panda behavior so we can help giant pandas survive in the wild. And captive pandas can be used to educate the public and raise funds for wild panda conservation. 4. Where is the biggest panda breeding center? The largest breeding center is the Wolong Panda Breeding Center in Wolong Nature Reserve (Sichuan province). There are about 50 captive pandas in the center. 5. How many cubs have been born in captivity? The first captive cub was born in 1963. Up until September 1997, 193 cubs (from 130 litters) were born in captivity. 6. Have any captive pandas been reintroduced to the wild? Captive born pandas have never been reintroduced to the wild. Some sick or injured wild pandas have been taken into captivity for treatment and then released back into the forest. 7. Are there plans to reintroduce captive pandas into the wild? The State Forestry Administration and Wolong Breeding Center are developing a plan to reintroduce captive pandas to the wild. this is from www.wwfchina.org they love to poop 29 million
About 300 pandas are in captive. these pandas are wild animals
In which zoo in the US can you see a panda?
The San Diego Zoo, in California has had the Giant Pandas since 1987. There are now five Giant Pandas with a young Panda that was birthed on site, just being introduced to visitors. There are also Giant Pandas at the National Zoo in Washington DC, the Atlanta Zoo, in Georgia, and the Memphis Zoo in Tennessee. All these zoos have contracts with the Chinese government, and pay a yearly fee to keep the Giant Pandas at their zoo. For more details, please see the sites listed below.
Yes,but its not called a herd.Its called a group.Panda`s do that to get their predators mixed up so that all of the Panda`s look the same.Kind of like Zebra`s do.Btw i love Panda`s and i know alot about them.Same with wolves and cats. :D
Yes you can cuddle with panda Bears as long as you're calm.
Why is a giant panda different to a normal panda?
There is no difference between bears and pandas, since pandas are bears. But their are differences between the different types of bears. (Sun bear, Asian black bear, black bear, brown bear, polar bear.) It just depends on the area you are in (different climates, geography, food/hunting, etc.) that you find the different types of bears.
Panda bears in specific are native to China. They belong to the order Carnivora, but 99% of their diet consists of bamboo.
No, they do not. Pandas can only be found in misty mountain ranges in central China. The only zoos in the U.S. that have pandas are the National Zoo, Zoo Atlanta, and the San Deigo Zoo.
What is the weight of a giant panda?
The Red panda are small, with the males being 3.7 to 6.2 kg (which is about 8.2 to 14 lbs.) and the females being 4.2 to 6.0 kg (which is about 9.3 to 13 lbs.)
So obviously, the (black and white) Giant panda has earned their name. Adult males can weigh up to 150 kg (which is about 330 lbs.) with the female of the species weighing up to 125 kg (which is about 280 lbs.).
How long does the giant panda carry her baby in he tummy?
A panda's gestation period is 90 or 95 to 180 days.
Why is it a bad idea to take an animal out of its natural habitat?
animals are adapted to their environment and conditions, so taking them out of their natural one and putting the in another one is bad for its health. Like say you put a deert fox into the arctic. It would pobably freeze, because it has such a thin coat.
Does a panda bear have defensive behaviors?
Yes. Panda will attack when threatened. Mother panda will also attack when she feel her cubs are in danger. Pandas are bear and will attack like any other bear would. Panda may lower its head and stare at the offender and then charge with claw slash and bites. Panda can also run quite fast and climb trees. Most panda will choose to run away when they encounter something new or dangerous. Sometimes panda may cover their eyes with their paws when scared.
Where does the name Ailuropoda melanoleuca come from?
The name Ailuropoda Melanoleuca, the Giant Panda, derives from the Greek language.
Ailuro = cat
poda = foot
melano = black
leuca = white
So literally meaning "black and white cat-foot".
Feelings as in emotions? Not to the same extent we do. They are animals. Only humans have the capabilities necessary to feel the emotions that you and I feel. However, they are capable of some feelings.
What is the difference of grass and trees?
A tree is a woody plant. It often has many branches supported off the ground on a single main trunk
Grass is a single shoot with many narrow leaves sprouting from it, grass plants will grow in large fields so the root network is very connected.
What type of homes did the pioneers built?
The pioneers made Sod Homes. Use a reliable source next time, because some things on here are full of crap.
What are the disadvantages of panda adaptation?
The only disadvantages of pandas are us, Humans. we cut down their bamboo forests and leave behind absolutely no habitat.
Panda actions done to survive?
they survive by staying in safe places and eating healthy food.Bamboo is a very healthy source of vitiman e and a.
What kind of grass provides the staple diet of a panda?
Both Giant Pandas and Red Pandas feed mostly on bamboo.
Um... I am 100% sure an animal can have cold feet. Therefore, you might want to put little booties on them. They aren't big fans, so I know from my dog Lucy. It will keep there little paws warm. Horses are different in a way. They have "tape like" wraps you can wrap around their legs and just a smidgen on there hoofs.
