The giant panda, native to China, is a bear species known for its distinctive black and white coloration. Primarily herbivorous, giant pandas mainly feed on bamboo, which constitutes about 99% of their diet, although they may occasionally eat other plants or small animals. They have a stocky build, with strong limbs and a large head, adapted for their bamboo diet. Giant pandas are generally solitary creatures, with a home range that they mark and defend. Due to habitat loss and low birth rates, they are classified as vulnerable, and conservation efforts are ongoing to protect their natural habitats and increase their population.