Panda Kids - Fun Facts

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Can panda bears be dangerous?

Panda bears, like other bears, can be dangerous when they are approached in the wild. Though pandas born in captivity are more accustomed to having people nearby, they can still be aggressive at times. Pandas look cute and cuddly, but remember, they are not like a domestic animal such as a dog or cat.

Pandas in Pounds: How big are pandas? (Answers hidden below)

Giant pandas are about the size of an American black bear. When they are standing on all four legs, giant pandas are two to three feet tall at the shoulder. They can be up to six feet long. Males are usually larger than females. Males can weigh 250 pounds or more in the wild. Females usually weigh less than 220 pounds.

1. Giant pandas are about the same size as:

A. An elephant
B. A raccoon
C. An American black bear

2. When they are standing on all four legs, giant pandas are:

A. Two to three feet tall
B. A foot tall
C. Over ten feet tall

3. A male giant panda can weight up to:

A. 25 pounds
B. 250 pounds
C. 2500 pounds

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