Monday, May 2, 2022

Virtual China: Sichaun and Pandas..Pandas...Pandas

 

 

Sichaun is home to 30% of the Giant Panda population.

15 Sanctuaries and Scenic Parks devoted to them are set aside for a wild population of about 2060.

Most are found in the Min Mountains.


These gentle giants are omnivores and will eat grasses, tubers and occasionally meat...but 99% of their diet is bamboo shoots and leaves.

A common term for them in China is simply "Bamboo Bear".

They are about 6 feet long and can weigh up to 350 pounds.

Their paws have five fingers and a thumb to hold food.

They live about 30 years in captivity and 20 in the wild.

One Sichaun Sanctuary

https://youtu.be/dEJDRxIKDX8

Giant Pandas

https://youtu.be/IPz5jkSLG6A

Panda Sanctuaries

https://youtu.be/Mq0uw_tDs9s

 


I hope you have enjoyed today's adventure.

Next we will check out Sichaun Cuisine.