500 Fascinating Facts About Pandas: Bamboo Forest Secrets, Bear Biology, Cubs, Conservation, and Wild Mountain Life

Why can a bear live on bamboo when bamboo is tough and low in energy? How does a giant panda use an enlarged wrist bone to grip stems, choose different plant parts through the seasons, and survive in steep mountain forests? Discover the science behind panda jaws, teeth, paws, fur, senses, digestion, movement, scent marks, calls, rest, and daily energy use.Follow the life of a panda from birth through adulthood as cubs learn to crawl, climb, communicate, and leave their mothers. Explore mating, pregnancy, den behavior, population surveys, protected forests, wildlife corridors, veterinary care, research tools, conservation challenges, cultural history, and the choices that will shape these remarkable animals' future. What's included: - 500 numbered panda facts- 10 themed chapters inside- Did You Know sections- Full color panda illustrations- Handy 5.5 × 8.5 format- Simple language for all ages- Giant and red panda coverage- Suitable for home school reading