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Giant Panda

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The Giant Panda possesses a "pseudo-thumb" that isn't actually a finger. It is an elongated wrist bone (the radial sesamoid) covered by a fleshy pad. This evolutionary adaptation works like a thumb, allowing the panda to grip and manipulate bamboo stalks with incredible precision.

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WEIGHS
150–280 Lbs
70–125 kg
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Scientific Name
Ailuropoda melanoleuca
Lives For
15–20 years (Wild); up to 30 years (Captivity)
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Continent
Asia
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