Engleski kutak 2013./2014.

Written By: Alenka Njegovac

 

Heagdehogs

Panda
panda

In the past, pandas were thought to be rare and noble creatures.
The panda, also known as panda bear or the giant panda, is a bear. It is easily recognized by the large, distinctive black patches around its eyes, over the ears, and across its round body. Though it belongs to the order Carnivora. Pandas in the wild will occasionally eat other grasses, wild tubers, or even meat in the form of birds. In zoo, they may receive honey, eggs, fish, oranges, or bananas along with specially prepared food.

The giant panda lives in a few mountain ranges in central China. As a result of farming, deforestation and other development, the panda has been driven out of the places they were liveing in.Now they are endangered.

The panda is a conservation reliant endangered species.. Some reports also show that the number of pandas in the wild is on the rise.

While the dragon has often served as China’s national emblem, internationally the panda appears at least as commonly.

The giant panda has a body shape typical of bears. It has black fur on its ears, eye patches, muzzle, legs, arms and shoulders. The rest of the animal’s coat is white. Although scientists do not know why these unusual bears are black and white.
The giant panda’s tail, measuring 10 to 15 cm, is the second-longest in the bear family.
In the wild, the giant panda is a terrestrial animal and primarily spends its life roaming and feeding in the bamboo forests.
Female pandas take grat care of baby pandas.
Pandas are able to climbe big tres becouse of their paws, they have a  “thumb” and five fingers. It also helps them to hold their food while eating.