Pandas are large, black-and-white bears native to the temperate forests of central China. They are known for their distinctive black patches around the eyes, ears, and limbs. Pandas are solitary animals that spend most of their time eating, sleeping, and foraging. They are primarily herbivorous and their diet consists mainly of bamboo, supplemented with fruits and insects.
Adult pandas can reach a head and body length of 1.5-1.8 meters, with a shoulder height of 65-75 cm. They have a round head, short tail, and broad, flat molars that are well-adapted for crushing bamboo. Their black and white coloration is thought to provide them with camouflage in their natural environment, helping them to blend in with rocks and shadows.
Pandas are considered vulnerable to extinction due to habitat loss, hunting, and a low reproductive rate. Conservation efforts have been implemented to protect their habitat and promote their reproduction, including establishing nature reserves, anti-poaching patrols, and captive breeding programs.