the giant pandas! by, alexi melton, julie lawrence, and kendra thurmond
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THE GIANT PANDAS!By, Alexi Melton, Julie Lawrence, and Kendra Thurmond
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Biological Classification Order: Carnivora Family: Ursidae Genus and
Species: Ailuropoda melanoleuca
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Geographic Distribution Mountain ranges in central China
Sichuan, Shaanxi, and Gansu provinces Once lived in lowland areas…
But were restricted by: Farming Forest cleaning Other developments
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Habitat Forests
Broadleaf & coniferous
Dense understory of bamboo
5,000-10,000ft elev.
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Size About the size of
American black bear Stand 2-3 ft. tall at
the shoulder (on all four legs)
Reach 4-6 ft. long Males weigh up to
250lbs; females, 220lbs
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Diet
VERY exclusive 99% bamboo! Small rodents and
grass on occasion
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Status Listed as ENDANGERED!
In the World Conservation Union’s Red List of Threatened Species
About 1,600 left in the wild Approx. 300 live in zoos
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Why are Pandas Endangered? Habitat Loss
Decreased bamboo forests Industrialization & population growth
Selective Mating Females fertile a few days during Spring
Hunting Poaching still occurs
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Panda Endangerment Effects Bamboo Propagation
Ingest bamboo -> distribute the seeds WWF reports declined bamboo proliferation
Eco Effects Habitat of panda
Provides tourism capital, hydropower, agricultural & water resources
Upsets balance of ecosystems in the region
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