The giant panda is universally admired for its appealing markings and seemingly gentle demeanour. This large mammal is now recognised as being a member of the bear family and is a robust animal with heavy shoulders and a distinctive black and white coat (4). The molars and premolar teeth are wider and flatter than those of other bears, and the jaw muscles are large, allowing the panda to grind bamboo (2). The giant panda is well known for its 'thumb', which is actually a modified wrist bone that enables the panda to dextrously grasp bamboo stalks (2).
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