I’ve been getting a lot of e-mails lately from people asking to see some cartoon panda action. Well here you go. I’ve selected a few choice cuts off of Youtube. I’ll be adding more videos as time goes by. So if you get any ideas, feel free to drop me a line.

http://www.youtube.com/v/JBg5Ar064cA

http://www.youtube.com/v/htP53EwTbjg

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  Top 10 facts on Pandas

• Pandas used to be fairly common in the lowlands of central China. But overdevelopment has forced them out of their habitat. Today, they can mostly be found in the mountains of the Sichuan, Shaanxi, and Gansu mountains.
• Giant pandas live in forests which are dense with bamboo, at elevations of about 7,500 feet. These areas are usually characterized by their dense mists, torrential rains and heavy clouds.
• The giant panda has black fur on its ears, eye patches, muzzle, legs, and shoulders. The rest of the bear’s coat is white. Although the purpose of these colors are unknown by scientists, some have suggested that speculate that the bold colors provide camouflage into their snowy and rocky habitats.
• Pandas have large molar teeth and very strong jaw muscles. This is for crushing tough bamboo. It’s an easy mistake to assume that these cute animals are harmless. In fact, they’re just as dangerous as any other bear.
• Giant pandas stand between three feet tall on all four legs, and reach about six feet long. Males can weigh up to 250 pounds in the wild. Females rarely reach 225 lbs.
• The giant panda is listed as an endangered species on the Red List of Threatened Animals. There are only about 1,500 left in the wild. Over 150 pandas live in zoos and breeding centers around the world. Most of them are in China.
• Nobody knows exactly how long Giant Pandas live in the wild. Pandas in captivity can live as long as 35 years. Scientists are almost certain that wild pandas don’t live as long as pandas in captivity.
• A giant panda’s diet consists almost entirely of bamboo. In zoos, their diets are varied, and consist of other foods such as carrots, cookies, fruits and root vegetables.
• Giant pandas are mainly solitary. Although they do communicate through calls, scent and occasional in-person (in-bear?) meetings.
• Pandas usually eat while sitting upright. Much in the same way that you’ll see humans sitting on the floor.

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Here are the latest Zoo Panda Pics from Leonid Smirnov. Great work here.

According to a report from the United Press International, the Atlanta zoo has expressed a desire to keep their panda exhibit open beyond the projected 2009 closing date. The deal-maker in this decision would be based on China’s potential willingness to lower their annual price tag for Lun Lun and Yang Yang.

Currently, the zoo has been paying over $1.1 Million per year for the privilege of hosting these two adult giant pandas.

According to zoo president Dennis Kelly:

“If (Chinese officials) see the benefit of that, I’m sure we could come to a mutually beneficial agreement,” Kelly said.

You can read more here:

http://tinyurl.com/3×3xxo

Also, you can view live streaming zoo panda video of Lun Lun and Yang Yang here:

http://tinyurl.com/y7ng6f

Ummmmm… yeeeah… OK. This is an “interesting” look into the love life of your average Zoo Panda