The great panda is
considered a bear and lives in the mountains of central
China and eastern Tibet.
It can weigh between
165 and 350 pounds and measure 4-5 feet between its nose and
stubby tail.
They are best known for
their black and white coloring.
Usually, they live
alone, sleeping in caves or under fallen trees. They eat
mostly bamboo shoots and roots.
The great panda is a
favorite at zoos. There are only about 1000 pandas in the
whole world and they are considered an endangered
species.
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