1. Physical Environment:
* Habitat: Pandas are native to the mountainous bamboo forests of southwestern China. These forests have specific characteristics:
* Altitude: They live at elevations of 5,000-10,000 feet (1,500-3,000 meters)
* Temperature: Temperatures range from -15°C to 25°C (5°F to 77°F)
* Rainfall: They experience high rainfall, especially during the summer monsoon season
* Vegetation: Primarily bamboo, with some deciduous and coniferous trees
* Terrain: Steep, rugged mountains with dense undergrowth
* Other animals: Pandas share their habitat with other animals like leopards, red pandas, musk deer, and various bird species.
* Climate Change: Climate change is threatening panda habitat by altering rainfall patterns and bamboo growth.
2. Social Environment:
* Solitary: Pandas are largely solitary animals, except during breeding season.
* Limited Social Interactions: While they are not very social, they do communicate through scent marking, vocalizations, and occasionally through playful interaction.
* Human Interaction: Pandas are a protected species and interact with humans in conservation efforts and captive breeding programs.
3. Food Sources:
* Bamboo: Pandas are almost entirely herbivorous, consuming up to 30 kg (66 lb) of bamboo per day.
* Limited Diet: Their diet is very limited, with a reliance on specific types of bamboo.
4. Threats:
* Habitat Loss: Deforestation and human encroachment are the biggest threats to pandas.
* Climate Change: As mentioned earlier, climate change impacts bamboo growth and overall habitat suitability.
* Poaching: While illegal, poaching for fur and body parts remains a threat.
To get a more specific answer, please clarify what aspects of "surroundings" you are interested in! For example, are you asking about:
* The specific plants and animals that live in a panda's habitat?
* The challenges and threats pandas face in their environment?
* The conservation efforts aimed at protecting pandas?