The great
panda is considered a bear and lives in the mountains
of central China and eastern Tibet.
It can weigh between 165 and 350 pounds and measure 4-5 feet between its nose and stubby tail.
They are best known for their black and white coloring.
Usually, they live alone, sleeping in caves or under fallen trees. They eat mostly bamboo shoots and roots.
The great panda is a favorite at zoos. There are only about 1000 pandas in the whole world and they are considered an endangered species.