Understanding Giant Pandas’ Unique Bamboo Diet

Pandas, which attract attention with their cuteness, continue to be a subject of curiosity with their eating habits. The question of what pandas eat is important, especially in terms of their life in nature and how they feed in protected areas. So, what do pandas eat and which foods are suitable for them? What is given to pandas and which foods should be kept away from? Here are all the details you need to know about pandas' diet.

Understanding Giant Pandas’ Unique Bamboo Diet

Happy National Panda Day!! Today, we celebrate one of the most beloved animals around the world. Giant pandas, Ailuropoda melanoleuca, are native to China and are the only living member of the genus, Ailuropoda. Pandas are members of the carnivorous Ursidae bear family. However, they have evolved to eat a diet consisting of close to 99% bamboo. Their jaws, teeth, digestive system and even their paws with a “false thumb” […]