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Description of Giant Panda Bears

Giant pandas have a distinctive black and white coat, with black fur around 
their eyes and on their ears, muzzle, legs and shoulders. Their thick, wooly 
coat helps to keep them warm in their cool mountain homes. ... An adult 
panda can weigh up to 150kg, with males 10% larger and 20% heavier than 
females. 
 
 

Cause/Effect 

One the main reasons that panda populations have declined is habitat 
destruction. As the human population in China continues to grow, pandas' 
habitat gets taken over by development, pushing them into smaller and less 
livable areas. Habitat destruction also leads to food shortages. 
 

Problem/Solution 

With only around 2060 pandas living in the wild, the giant panda is 
considered vulnerable of extinction by the IUCN. While giant pandas were 
removed from the endangered species list in 2016, they are still considered 
vulnerable to extinction, but you can help change that through 
environmental activism. Climate change is on track to destroy vast areas of 
the Chinese bamboo forests they live in. Pandas are far from safe.