Giant Panda Bears - Bears Of The World - 3 views
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Male panda bears on average measure between between 5 feet and 6 feet long (nose to end of tail) and weigh between 175 and 275 pounds
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Cannon H on 06 May 13"Male panda bears on average measure between between 5 feet and 6 feet long (nose to end of tail) and weigh between 175 and 275 pounds."
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They have been known to weigh up to 350 pounds. Females are about 20 percent smaller than males. Giant pandas have a very heavy fur coat consisting of a long coarse outer layer and an under layer which is dense and wooly. Like polar bears, their fur is very oily to repel water and protect them from the cool damp climate. Their torso and disproportionately large head are both white. They have black rounded ears, black eye patches, a black band across their shoulders, and black legs. Their front paws have extended wrist bones (radial sesamoids) which are flexible and can be used like a thumbs. This allows the bears to more skillfully handle their food such as bamboo stems
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Female panda bears are known to way 20% smaller than the 350 pound male panda bear. Like polar bears, panda bears are known to have a heavy fur coat that is very oily to repel water and protect them from the cool damp climate. The colors on their body consist of Black and White. Their front palms are flexible like thumbs. This advantage helps them eat their bamboo and other food.
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