Giant panda

The giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), also known as the panda bear or simply panda is a species of bear native to South Central China. It is described by its bold black-and-white coat and rotund body. The use of the term "giant panda" is sometimes used to distinguish it from the red panda. It is part of the order, Carnivora, despite this, bamboo makes up more than 99% of it's diet, though wild pandas may occasionally eat meat from birds, carrion, or rodents.