Giant pandas live in the mountainous bamboo forests of southwestern China.
Physical Environment
* Altitude: 5,000-10,000 feet.
* Temperature: -15°C to 25°C.
* Vegetation: Primarily bamboo, with some deciduous and coniferous trees.
* Terrain: Steep, rugged mountains.
Social Environment
* Largely solitary except during breeding season.
* Communicate through scent marking and vocalizations.
Food Sources
* Almost entirely bamboo, up to 30 kg per day.
Threats
* Habitat loss and deforestation.
* Climate change affecting bamboo.
* Poaching.