(Bei
Shung/ Ailuropoda)
Status:
The giant Panda is an endangered species because humans are taking away the
trees and forests. They also sell the pandas fur.
Description:
Giant Pandas are 165-353 pounds and they 4-5 feet long, including the tail,
which is 5 inches.
The
panda’s coat is black and white and is slightly oiled to prevent water
penetration.
Their
diet consists of 99% bamboo and small amounts of fish rodents and vines.
The
pandas vision is very poor but its smell is excellent.
Behaviour:
Pandas are very shy and don’t live anywhere humans inhabit.
Environment/habitat:
Pandas Live in Most parts of Asia. They sleep in beds made from leaves to
keep warm.
Protection:
A law has been passed to save pandas and their forest. It is against the law to
hunt Pandas for their fur.
By
: Killian and Aisling