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Giant Panda

The Giant Panda, with its iconic black and white coat, is a bamboo-loving bear from China's lush forests. Known for its gentle nature and playful antics, this vulnerable species plays a crucial role in its ecosystem by spreading seeds and maintaining bamboo forests.

Height: 25 - 30 cm
Size
Characteristics
Chi-Chi, also known as the Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), is a bear native to south-central China. It is known for its distinctive black and white coloring, large size, and playful demeanor. Pandas primarily eat bamboo, living in temperate forests. Their conservation status is vulnerable due to habitat loss.
Distribution Range of the Giant Panda
Asia, specifically central China
Giant Panda's Habitat
Environmental Conditions
Temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, primarily in mountainous regions with dense bamboo understories
Ecological Niche
Chi-Chi is adapted to cold, wet climates, typically found at elevations between 1,500 and 3,000 meters. It relies heavily on bamboo as its primary food source, and its habitat is characterized by high humidity and dense vegetation.