Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Ursidae
Genus: Ailuropoda
Scientific Name: Ailuropoda melanoleuca
Common Name: Giant Panda, Giant Panda Bear
Other Name(s): Giant Bear Cat, Bamboo Bear
Group: Mammal
Number Of Species: 1
Location: Mountains of central China
Habitat: High-altitude, moist bamboo forest
Colour: Black, White, Brown
Skin Type: Fur
Size (H): 1.5m - 1.8m (4.9ft - 6ft)
Weight: 110kg - 250kg (242lbs - 551lbs)
Top Speed: 32kph (20mph)
Diet: Omnivore
Prey: Bamboo, Fruits, Rodents
Predators: Humans, Leopards, Birds of Prey
Lifestyle: Diurnal/Nocturnal
Group Behaviour: Solitary
Life Span: 20 - 35 years
Age Of Sexual Maturity: 4 - 8 years
Gestation Period: 5 months
Average Litter Size: 1
Name Of Young: Cub
Age Of Weaning: 12 - 15 months
Conservation Status: Vulnerable
Estimated Population Size: 2,000
Biggest Threat: Habitat loss
Most Distinctive Feature: Extension of wrist bone acts as a thumb
Fun Fact: Bamboo makes up 99 per cent of their diet!
