What is a giant panda?

The Giant panda is the rarest member of the bear family and one of the world’s most threatened animals.  The population of giant panda’s is less than 2500 that mature in the world. It is describes best as about the size of an American black bear, giant pandas standing range from two and three feet tall at the shoulder when on all four, and reach four to six feet long. Wild Males weigh up to 250 pounds while females rarely reach 220 pounds (National Zoo). Also, it is described as a black-and-white bear, and has black fur on its ears, eye patches, muzzle, legs, and shoulders, which provides warmth in the cold temperatures. They have large molar teeth and strong jaw muscles for crushing tough bamboo.