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When people see a giant panda, they think of bamboo. Giant pandas have been living on bamboo for millions of years. Their ancestors, however, mainly fed on meat. It's hard to imagine how they suffered from starvation before giving up on meat and choosing bamboo. Scientists have discovered some physical features of giant pandas that helped them get used to life with bamboo.
About Journeys in Nature: Qinling Panda Series
The Qinling mountain range divides China into north and south. The abundant natural resources have made Qinling home to countless flora and fauna. Among the residents, the giant panda with the life motto of "eat, sleep, repeat" is one of the most famous animals in the world. This series will present you with the daily routine of this celebrity, alongside its "neighbors" including the snub-nosed monkey, bamboo rats and takins. Follow CGTN's camera for more interesting stories!
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Qinling Panda Series Ep. 1: The 'bamboo cuisine' endorsed by Pandas
Qinling Panda Series Ep. 2: Who wears the hypno crown in lush forest
(Cover image a video screenshot; video by the CGTN Nature film crew.)
(If you have specific expertise and want to contribute, or if you have a topic of interest that you'd like to share with us, please email us at nature@cgtn.com.)
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