El oso panda, tambin conocido como panda gigante, es
un mamfero omnvoro caracterizado por su coloracin en blanco y negro y su aficin al bamb. En la cultura china es llamado oso-gato debido a la forma pequea y alargada de sus ojos, similar a la de estos felinos.
Scientific name: Ailuropoda melanoleuca.
The panda, also known as giant panda, is an omnivorous mammal characterized by its coloration in black and white and its fondness for bamboo. In Chinese culture it is called bear-cat because of the small and elongated form of its eyes, similar to the one of these felines. El oso panda es un animal en peligro de extincin por la deforestacin y la caza ilegal. Recientemente el Gobierno chino ha accedido a disear un plan de accin para su cuidado a travs del establecimiento de reservas protegidas.
The panda is an animal endangered by deforestation and
illegal hunting. The Chinese Government has recently agreed to design an action plan for its care through the establishment of protected reserves.