The PANDA also known as PANDA BEAR or the GIANT PANDA to distinguish it from the unrelated Red Panda , is a bear native to south central China.  It is easily recognized by the large, distinctive black patches around its eyes, over the ears, and across its round body. Though it belongs to the order Carnivora, the panda's diet is over 99%  bamboo.  Pandas in the wild will occasionally eat other grasses, wild tubers, or even meat in the form of birds, rodents or carrion. In captivity, they may receive honey, eggs, fish, yams, shrub leaves , oranges, or bananas along with specially prepared food.
 The giant panda lives in a few mountain ranges in central China, mainly in Sichuan province, but also in Shaanhi and Gansu provinces.







THE GIANT PANDA

The Giant Panda , which only lives in China outside of captivity , has captured the hearts of people of all ages across the globe. From their furry black and white bodies to their shy and docile nature, they are considered one of the world's most loved animals.
Quick Fact   The estimated number of giant pandas in the wild varies between 1500 and 3000