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What's on the menu for a giant panda? Mostly bamboo, of course — but these bears have some surprising favorite foods, from crunchy apples to special panda cakes called wowotou. Take a peek inside a panda's daily menu and discover why pandas are the world's pickiest vegetarian eaters!
Grab the popcorn! From Kung Fu Panda to Born in China, here are the best panda movies and documentaries for family movie night — with discussion questions to help you learn while you watch!
Panda playgrounds are AMAZING — with tire swings, puzzle feeders, splash pools, and climbing towers! But these aren't just for fun (though pandas definitely have fun!) — they're carefully designed by keepers to keep pandas' bodies strong and their brains busy. Take a tour of a panda playground and discover the secret science behind every toy!
Did you know a panda poops up to 40 times a day — and their poop doesn't even smell bad? Discover the funniest, most surprising facts about panda poop, including why scientists love collecting it, how it gets recycled into paper, and what panda droppings can tell us about panda health!
Test your giant panda knowledge with 15 fun quiz questions! From bamboo eating to baby cubs, from swimming skills to panda poop — how many can you get right? Earn your virtual Panda Expert badge at the end!
What's it like to be a panda scientist? From collecting poop in the forest to analyzing DNA in a lab, discover the amazing jobs that panda researchers do every day!
Pandas don't roar like lions — they bleat like sheep, bark like dogs, and chirp like birds! Learn to decode the 12 sounds pandas make, from the friendly 'baa' that means 'hello friend!' to the angry 'woof' that means 'stay away!' With fun sound descriptions that will have you imitating pandas all day!
Pandas have thick, wooly fur and come from cold mountains — so how do they survive in hot places like Singapore? With air-conditioned bedrooms, ice block popsicles, splash pools, and mist machines! Discover the clever ways pandas stay cool!
Become a panda detective! Learn to read the clues pandas leave behind — footprints in the mud, scratch marks on trees, half-eaten bamboo stalks, and the famous panda poop that scientists use to track wild pandas. Every forest is full of animal clues if you know what to look for!
How do you give a checkup to a 100-kilogram panda that doesn't want to open its mouth? With apples, patience, and lots of training! Take a behind-the-scenes tour of a panda physical exam — from weighing on a giant scale to teeth checks, blood pressure readings, and the amazing way pandas learn to present their paw for a blood draw in exchange for a treat!
When winter arrives in the panda mountains, the snow piles high and the bamboo freezes — but pandas don't hibernate like other bears! Join us on a winter adventure to discover how pandas survive the cold months, what they eat when bamboo is buried in snow, and the secret of their cozy winter coats!
What makes the perfect panda home? Cool air, climbing trees, splash pools, and plenty of bamboo — but also hidden puzzle feeders, cozy nap spots, and special 'panda-proof' furniture! Take a behind-the-scenes tour of how zoos and panda bases design the ultimate panda enclosures, combining nature, science, and a whole lot of creativity!
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