Facts about Giant Panda Diet and Habitat

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   The elevation range preferred by giant pandas in their mountain forest habitat typically spans between 1,200 and 3,100 meters above sea level.

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   A giant panda's pseudo-thumb, an enlarged radial sesamoid bone, allows it to grip bamboo stalks while feeding.

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   Despite belonging to the order Carnivora, giant pandas have a digestive system poorly adapted to breaking down cellulose, retaining much of the carnivore gut structure.

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   Wild giant pandas are found only in the mountain forests of central China, primarily in Sichuan, Shaanxi, and Gansu provinces.

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   Bamboo makes up more than 99 percent of the giant panda's diet, requiring them to eat for up to 14 hours a day to meet their nutritional needs.

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