The Future of Giant Pandas

Currently, the giant panda is native Bamboo Forest in Southwest China, black fur blends into dark shades and tree trunks, whereas white fur matches foliage and snow when present, and intermediate pelage tones match rocks and ground. It also has a sixth 'thumb' that allows the Giant Panda to grasp Bamboo better for eating. Giant Pandas use their heads to climb the trees in the habitat. The panda's thick, woolly coat keeps it warm in the cool forests of its habitat. Giant pandas have large molar teeth and strong jaw muscles for crushing tough bamboo. The biggest threat to Giant Pandas is loss and fragmentation of habitat due to deforestation, farming, bamboo harvesting, medicinal herb collection, and other development are largely to blame for the giant panda's uncertain future. Forest loss also reduces pandas' access to the bamboo they need to survive. Its markings may become darker and shorter hair.