Panda 101 ∣ Number of a Giant Panda's Fingers

We often see that giant pandas grasp bamboo with their flexible paws—almost like human hands. But do you know how many fingers a giant panda actually has?

Most carnivorous animals have four or five digits on each paw. A giant panda has five toes on each hind paw, but there's also a hidden "sixth finger" on each front paw. This extra digit works together with the other five to help the panda deftly grasp bamboo stems.

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