Qinling Panda Series Ep. 3: How pandas became bamboo lovers
When people see a giant panda, they think of bamboo. Giant pandas have been living on bamboo for millions of years. Their ancestors, however, mainly fed on meat. It's hard to imagine how they suffered from starvation before giving up on meat and choosing bamboo. Scientists have discovered some physical features of giant pandas that helped them get used to life with bamboo.
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