9781422276402

In contrast to the giant panda’s length of 4 to 6 feet (1.2 to 1.8 meters) and weight of up to 350 pounds (160 kilograms), the lesser panda is only 20 to 24 inches long (50 to 61 centimeters) from nose to behind and weighs 7 to 10 pounds (3 to 4.5 kilograms).

While the giant panda is generally

thought of as a cuddly, gentle creature, the

configuration of its teeth shows it to be a predator capable of supplying any part of its omnivorous diet.

10