Panda 101 ∣ What Do Giant Pandas Eat?

A simple question: What do giant pandas eat? You're likely to guess bamboo, but that's only part of the story!

Giant pandas primarily feed on bamboo. To address the deficiency of nutrients, captive giant pandas are provided by their keepers with additional food (steamed corn buns) made from plant-based ingredients like wheat, soybeans, corn, rice, and bran, along with some fruits, vegetables, and micronutrients.

It's also important to remember that giant pandas are carnivores. In the wild, they can hunt small amphibians, reptiles, baby birds, and bird eggs.

So, don't assume that giant pandas only eat bamboo. Their diet is much more diverse!

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