Most of the remaining wild pandas live in Mt. Minshan and Mt. Qinling. And here is where WWF focuses on giant panda conservation efforts and supports the Chinese government's efforts to protect species.
Where do giant pandas live?
Pandas mainly inhabit temperate forests in the mountainous areas of southwestern China, and grow almost entirely on bamboo. They have to eat about 26-84 pounds daily, depending on which part of the bamboo they are eating. They use an enlarged wrist bone that acts as the opposite thumb.
Do pandas live in the highlands?
Giant pandas live in large bamboo grove in the mountains where the humidity is high and relatively high. It is about 1,200 to 3,100 meters above sea level (4,000 to 10,000 feet).
Is there a giant panda in the Himalayas?
Yes. Giant pandas are located in the Himalayas. They spend most of their time on trees. These giant pandas rely primarily on bamboo for food.
Where are the Chinese pandas?
Giant pandas inhabit several mountain ranges in Sichuan, Shaanxi, and Gansu provinces in south-central China. They once lived in the lowlands, but agriculture, logging and other developments have limited giant pandas to the mountains.
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