5 Facts About Pandas
You might not know before
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1. PANDAS HAVE EXCELLENT CAMOUFLAGE FOR THEIR HABITAT
The giant panda's distinct black-and-white markings have two functions: camouflage and communication. Most of the panda - its face, neck, belly, rump - is white to help it hide in snowy habitats. The arms and legs are black, helping it to hide in shade.
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2. THEIR EYES ARE DIFFERENT TO NORMAL BEARS
Like domestic cats, giant panda bears have vertical slits for pupils.
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3. CUBS ARE WELL PROTECTED IN THEIR FIRST MONTH
Mother pandas keep contact with their cub nearly 100% of the time during their first month - with the cub resting on her front and remaining covered by her paw, arm or head.
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4. PANDAS CAN SWIM AND EVEN CLIMB TREES
Giant pandas are good swimmers and excellent tree climbers. At 5 months old, giant panda cubs learn how to climb - sometimes practising by climbing on their mum.
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5. A HELPING HAND
They have an extended wrist bone that they use like a thumb to help them grip food.
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