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Wild pandas in the Chinese mountains

Wild pandas in the Chinese mountains
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Key Info
  • Wild pandas in the Chinese mountains
  • Duration: 02:49
  • A panda is seen feeding on bamboo. Its adaptations to survive the cold and eat only this low energy food are discussed. These include rubbing leaves to remove the ice and twisting them into a cigar shape to make eating easier. It is seen scenting a tree. This clip was first created on the Planet Earth website: bbc.co.uk/nature/animals/planetearth/. Please note this clip is only available in Flash.
  • Subject:

    Science

       Topic:

    Bio: Environment - Habitat

  • Keywords: China, logging, mountain, panda, mammal, bamboo
Ideas for use in class
  • To show how this rare mammal is adapted to survive in inhospitable conditions. A discussion of how man's logging of China's forests is affecting panda numbers could follow.
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  • Clip language : English
  • Aspect ratio : 16x9
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