What does panda bears eat?

Bamboo contains very little nutritional value so pandas must eat 12-38kg every day to meet their energy needs. But they do branch out, with about 1% of their diet comprising other plants and even meat. While they are almost entirely vegetarian, pandas will sometimes hunt for pikas and other small rodents. read more

Pandas rely on bamboo because it is plentiful and persists throughout the year. However, as they only extract about 17 percent of the energy in the plant, which is already low in calories, they must eat constantly. In fact, giant pandas spend about 10 to 12 hours feeding each day, according to the University of Michigan, Department of Zoology. read more

The charismatic giant panda is a notable symbol of conservation—and a valuable success story. Explore some facts about giant pandas. The charismatic giant panda is a notable symbol of conservation—and a valuable success story. read more

The giant panda is the inspiration for the WWF logo. Chi-Chi, a giant panda, was living at the London Zoo in 1961, the same year WWF was created. The species became a recognized symbol that overcomes language barriers and symbolizes conservation. read more