Pandas have round cheeks, big dark circles under their eyes, and a chubby body. They are one of the most precious and adorable animals in the world. And many people will be curious, is such a cute panda a cat?

Pandas are not cats, but belong to the bear family. They can live on average about 22-25 years old. It is considered a national treasure because of its rarity and difficulty in breeding. Pandas are of great significance to the study and protection of biological diversity and environmental changes on the earth, and are known as the "living fossils" of the animal kingdom. Pandas are a unique species in China and are not found in foreign countries. Pandas from other countries are shipped from China.

Characteristics of pandas

Yes, the cute panda is not a cat, but a bear. It belongs to the order Carnivora, Ursidae, and subfamily Giant Panda. The panda is an animal unique to my country, and its ancestor is the panda.

The lifespan of wild pandas is around 18-20 years, while those in captivity may be over 30 years old. When a panda is 12-15 years old, it can be regarded as the middle-aged and elderly age of a human being. It also needs careful care when raised.

The weight of a panda is 80-120 kilograms, and the heaviest can reach 180 kilograms. Its body color is black and white. It has the iconic pigeon-toed walking style and sharp claws.

The panda is our country’s national treasure

The naive panda is our country’s national treasure. It is also an animal that is popular around the world and is loved by people all over the world. It is called a national treasure not just because it looks cute, but because it has the textbook qualification of a living fossil, which is also the first condition for it to become a national treasure.

Has research value. The panda is an ancient and rare animal. It is a species that has experienced the Ice Age. Most of the animals in the same period as it are now extinct. However, the panda not only survives, but also retains its own ancient characteristics.

About 8 to 9 million years ago, many species gradually became extinct because they could not adapt to environmental changes. However, pandas evolved from carnivorous species to herbivorous animals. For millions of years, there were almost no Evolution, its important value lies in obtaining some research information on paleontology.

The number is small and difficult to reproduce. The number of pandas is very rare, and they survive and thrive only under the protection of humans. It is difficult to breed artificially and has a low survival rate. Coupled with the reduction of living environment and the severe situation in the wild, the number of wild pandas is on a downward trend.

The survival rate of panda cubs is extremely low. When they are just born, they are very weak. Their weight is only one thousandth of an adult giant panda, and they cannot even defecate on their own. arrive.

It is a protected animal. Pandas have been listed as a first-class protected animal by the country. In 1962, the State Council promulgated the "Instructions on Active Protection and Rational Utilization of Wild Animal Resources", which listed giant pandas at the top of the list. Sichuan is also preparing to establish giant panda reserves.

Many years ago, pandas were spread across many regions in China, whether Whether alive or fossilized, it is an animal of special significance to China.

Pandas are unique to my country

Pandas are a unique species to my country. They are mainly distributed in individual high mountainous areas in Sichuan, Gansu, and Shaanxi provinces in my country, mostly at an altitude of 2,600 meters. It is distributed in the dense bamboo forest at an altitude of 3,500 meters, where the air is thin all year round, the clouds are shrouded, and the temperature is below 20°C.

Pandas are also found in other countries. They are sent to many countries as "national gifts". Many foreigners like pandas very much. Everywhere they go, pandas will be warmly welcomed by the locals.

Pandas can be said to be China’s diplomatic envoys of peace, a symbol of friendship, and a kind of friendship. Animals of great national significance.