Giant Panda at the Washington Zoo
The panda is a bear native to central-western and south western China. Though it belongs to the order Carnivora, the panda's diet is 99% bamboo. It is able to climb and take shelter in hollow trees or rock crevices but does not establish permanent dens. For this reason, pandas do not hibernate, which is similar to other subtropical mammals, and will instead move to elevations with warmer temperatures.
Location
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC
United States
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Anibal H. Reimondez is a professional photographer and filmmaker from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and an avid traveler. As he moves around the world, he shares his experiences and his unique vision – with photos, videos and also with information about the various places he has visited. He hopes that this information will be useful to others, and that it will inspire others to make their own travel adventures. Happy travels… see you On the Road!
