Opposable Pseudo Thumb

A characteristic of the Giant Panda that has mystified scientists is their movable, elongated wrist bone that acts like an opposable thumb. This human-like quality that helps give them even more of a cuddly-bear appearance enables that Giant Panda to pick up objects and even eat sittinh up.

Quick Fact
Giant Pandas have five clawed toes and one pseudo thumb.

Their pseudo thumb, along with pads of skin, help the Giant Panda strip the more nutritious small bamboo shoots and leaves while holding the stalk in their mouth.