Attribute | Female | Male |
---|---|---|
Weight | 70–100 kg (150–200 lb) [1] | 85–125 kg (190–276 lb); may weigh 150 kg (330 lb) or more in managed care [1] |
Head–body Length | 120–180 cm (47–71 in) [1]* | same as females |
Tail Length | About 10–15 cm (4–6 in) [1, 2] | same as females |
Data sources:
[1] Garshelis 2009b
[2] Swaisgood et al. 2020
*100 cm (40 in) tall at the shoulder, according to Swaisgood et al. (2020).
Note: Individuals in the Qinling Mountains generally smaller than those found in other populations (Swaisgood et al. 2020).
Bai Yun at the San Diego Zoo.
A giant panda's black-and-white coloration helps it to blend in with forest shadows, tree trunks, plants, rocks, and snow.
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