Pandas

I love pandas, so I thought I'd share some facts.

• Pandas are the only bear that do not hibernate



• ENDANGERED! The giant panda bear only exists today in six small areas located in Southwest, inland China. (Gansu, Shaanxi, and Sichuan Provinces). There are only about 1600 in the wild.



• Pandas live mainly on the ground but have the ability to climb trees as well. While the species does not hibernate, it often relocates to lower altitudes in the winter and spring.



• Panda must feed for 12 to 16 hours a day, they can consume 22 to 40 pounds of Bamboo each day. When they eat fresh Bamboo shoots they eat about 84 pounds every day



• Adult Pandas grow to be about 5-6 feet high. They will weigh up to 276 pounds and males weigh 10% to 20% more than females. With few other enemies other than people, the lifespan of a wild Panda is about 25 years or more.



• When cubs are born they are blind and very small. They weigh from 3 to 4 1/2 ounces which is about the size of a chipmunk.



• People can't tell if a baby panda is a girl or a boy for four years.



• The Chinese call Giant Pandas “Large Bear Cats”

Aren't they cute?! I've thought about redesigning my blog and using pandas somehow. Maybe I'll have to get on that!

Have a great weekend everyone!