Q:
What climate do pandas live in?
A:
Quick Answer
According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, giant pandas live in temperate forest areas with dense stands of bamboo. They spend most of their time in locations with altitudes of 1,000 to 4,000 meters above sea level and are only found in south-central China.
Continue ReadingFull Answer
Pandas generally do not hibernate, but may descend to lower areas in the winter. They also tend to seek shelter temporarily in hollow trees, caves and rock crevices.
Giant pandas are solitary creatures except during the mating season and when rearing a cub. Mating season lasts from March to May. During breeding, female pandas may mate with several males. The birthing season occurs from August to September, and while one or two cubs may be born, the mother will only raise one.
Learn more about PandasSources:
Related Questions
-
Q:
How do pandas get their food?
A: Pandas get their food by browsing in bamboo forests, because 90 to 99 percent of their diet consists of bamboo. To get the nutrition they need from various... Full Answer >Filed Under: -
Q:
What type of survival adaptations do the giant pandas have?
A: Most of the survival adaptations that giant pandas have are attributed to their need for consuming bamboo, like having a sixth thumb, larger and stronger j... Full Answer >Filed Under: -
Q:
How do pandas communicate?
A: While adult pandas are usually solitary creatures, they do communicate periodically through scent marking and vocal calls. These vocalizations include as m... Full Answer >Filed Under: -
Q:
What eats giant pandas?
A: The giant panda has very few natural predators, thanks to their large size and physical capabilities, but some predators include jackals, leopards and yell... Full Answer >Filed Under:
