Panda 101 ∣ Can Giant Pandas Climb Trees?

Can giant pandas climb trees?

Giant pandas start practicing tree climbing months-old—it's one of their essential survival skills. Trees not only provide a safe haven from dangers below, but they also make it easier to reach the delicious bamboo leaves that grow higher up. While pandas might appear clumsy on the ground, they are surprisingly agile in the trees, climbing high and moving quickly. Their long, sharp claws can support more than their body weight, allowing them to hang upside down without a problem! 

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