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Who doesn’t want to know more about the most adorable animals on the planet？
谁不想更多地了解一下这个星球上最可爱的动物呢？
Pandas have huge growth spurts1
Pandas grow from tiny to massive in a few short years. Pink and hairless， panda infants weigh just three to five ounces and have been compared in size to a stick of butter. But within a year， pandas tip the scales at around 100 pounds; fully mature pandas can be up to six feet long and reach 350 pounds. This isn’t one of the only panda facts that will surprise you， there are a lot of panda facts that the average person doesn’t know！
大熊猫有快速生长期
大熊猫在短短几年内体型从极小长到巨大。粉红无毛的大熊猫宝宝只有3到5盎司重，大小跟一块黄油差不多。但不到一年，大熊猫的体重就达到了100磅左右;完全成年的大熊猫可以长到6英尺长，体重可达350磅。这不是唯一让你吃惊的关于大熊猫的事，有很多关于大熊猫的事是普通人不知道的！
Pandas eat a lot of bamboo
We can’t talk about panda facts without mentioning their love of bamboo. Giant pandas are technically carnivores2， but their diets consist nearly exclusively3 of bamboo. Because the plant lacks much nutritional value， pandas eat up to 85 pounds of bamboo a day to maintain their energy levels and can scarf down4 a shoot in about 40 seconds. （Don’t worry， their throats have a special lining to protect against splinters.） But all that fiber has side effects： An adult panda can produce more than 60 pounds of droppings in 24 hours.
大熊貓吃很多竹子
谈及关于大熊猫的事，我们不能不提到大熊猫对竹子的热爱。严格来讲，大熊猫是食肉动物，但它们的日常饮食几乎完全由竹子组成。因为这种植物缺乏足够的营养价值，大熊猫每天要吃85磅的竹子来维持它们的能量水平，并且能在40秒内把一根竹枝吃完。（别担心，它们的喉咙有一层特殊的结构防止破裂。）但是所有这些纤维都有副作用：一只成年大熊猫在24小时内可以产生60磅以上的粪便。
Pandas have six fingers on each paw
Unlike other members of the bear family that have little or no dexterity in their paws， pandas have “thumbs”， along with five other fingers， that help them hold bamboo and remove the plant’s stems and leaves before eating.
大熊猫每只爪上有六个手指
与熊类家族中其他爪指很少或不灵巧的成员不同，大熊猫有“大拇指”以及其他五根手指，可以帮助它们抓住竹子，在进食前除去竹子的枝叶。
Pandas can be dangerous
Sure， panda facts are usually light-hearted and fun but don’t be misled by the cute faces and cuddly-looking fur. These bears could not only crush you with their heavy bodies， but they also have very strong teeth and jaw muscles that they use to crush tough bamboo.
These fluffy5 black and white bears are one of the most adorable mammals. For the most part， pandas are pretty easy going and just eat bamboo most of the day， however， if they feel threatened they can be extremely dangerous. They can use their physical strength， strong jaws， and teeth to do a lot of damage. 大熊猫很危险
当然，关于大熊猫的事情通常是轻松愉快的，但也不要被可爱的脸和可爱的皮毛所误导。这种“熊”不仅可以用它们沉重的身体压扁你，它们还有非常强壮的牙齿和下颚肌肉，用来嚼碎坚硬的竹子。
这种毛茸茸的黑白相间的“熊”是最可爱的哺乳动物之一。在大多数情况下，大熊猫很容易相处，而且一天中大部分时间都只是在吃竹子。但是，如果感到受到威胁，它们会非常危险。它们可以利用它们的身体力量、强壮的下颌和牙齿来造成巨大的破坏。
Pandas don’t hibernate6
Pandas don’t settle down for a winter slumber7 like most other bears. Instead， they head down the mountains where they live to find warmer temperatures.
大熊猫不冬眠
大熊猫不像其他大多数熊那样在冬天睡觉。相反，它们会去它们居住的山区寻找更温暖的地方。
Pandas love their naps
Instead of sleeping through the night， wild pandas take naps after eating that last two to four hours. In the summertime， they can nap for six or more hours. They don’t care about the position they sleep in， either. They can snooze on their backs， sides or bellies， curled up in a ball or all sprawled out.
大熊猫喜欢睡觉
野生大熊猫在吃了两到四个小时的东西后，不会整夜睡觉，而是打盹。在夏天，它们可以打盹六个小时以上。它们也不在乎自己打盹的位置。它们可以仰卧、侧卧或趴着，蜷成一团或者四肢伸展着打盹。
Pandas value alone time
Adult pandas don’t spend much time interacting with each other， and they’re generally quiet animals. However， they do occasionally communicate through scent marks， squeaking， barking， growling， or huffing.
大熊貓重视独处时间
成年大熊猫不会花太多时间互相交流，它们通常是安静的动物。然而，它们偶尔也通过气味标记、吱吱声、吠叫、咆哮或呼呼来交流。
Why pandas are black and white
For years， scientists speculated as to why panda fur is colored the way it is. One belief was that it helped them camouflage9 in forests of bamboo and in the snow， and another suggested that it helped them maintain appropriate body temperature since black absorbs heat and white reflects it. But in 2017， a study published in the journal Behavioral Ecology claimed that the camouflage theory is in fact correct， stating that the white fur helps the animal hide in snowy habitats while the black fur is used for camouflage and communication. The study authors believe their black ears are a sign of aggression toward predators and the black fur around their eyes helps them identify other pandas.
为什么大熊猫是黑白相间的
多年来，科学家们一直在推测为什么大熊猫皮毛的颜色是这样的。一种观点认为，这可以帮助它们在竹林和雪地里进行伪装，另一种观点则认为，这可以帮助它们保持适当的体温，因为黑色吸收热量，白色反射热量。但在2017年，一项发表在期刊《行为生态学》上的研究称，伪装理论实际上是正确的，白色的毛皮有助于大熊猫在雪地里藏身，而黑色的毛皮则用于伪装和交流。这项研究的作者认为，它们的黑耳朵是对捕食者进行攻击的标志，眼睛周围的黑色皮毛则帮助它们识别其他大熊猫。
Pandas play an important role in their habitat
Pandas love all the bamboo available in their forest homes， but they also have a crucial role in the forest’s ecosystem by spreading seeds that encourage vegetation growth. This helps ensure the forests’ other residents， like multicolored pheasants8 and the endangered golden monkey， also have a suitable home.
大熊猫在其栖息地中起着重要作用
大熊猫喜欢森林中所有的竹子，但它们也通过传播种子促进植被生长，在森林生态系统中起着至关重要的作用。这也能帮助森林中的其他居民，如五颜六色的野鸡和濒临灭绝的金丝猴，找到合适居所。
谁不想更多地了解一下这个星球上最可爱的动物呢？
Pandas have huge growth spurts1
Pandas grow from tiny to massive in a few short years. Pink and hairless， panda infants weigh just three to five ounces and have been compared in size to a stick of butter. But within a year， pandas tip the scales at around 100 pounds; fully mature pandas can be up to six feet long and reach 350 pounds. This isn’t one of the only panda facts that will surprise you， there are a lot of panda facts that the average person doesn’t know！
大熊猫有快速生长期
大熊猫在短短几年内体型从极小长到巨大。粉红无毛的大熊猫宝宝只有3到5盎司重，大小跟一块黄油差不多。但不到一年，大熊猫的体重就达到了100磅左右;完全成年的大熊猫可以长到6英尺长，体重可达350磅。这不是唯一让你吃惊的关于大熊猫的事，有很多关于大熊猫的事是普通人不知道的！
Pandas eat a lot of bamboo
We can’t talk about panda facts without mentioning their love of bamboo. Giant pandas are technically carnivores2， but their diets consist nearly exclusively3 of bamboo. Because the plant lacks much nutritional value， pandas eat up to 85 pounds of bamboo a day to maintain their energy levels and can scarf down4 a shoot in about 40 seconds. （Don’t worry， their throats have a special lining to protect against splinters.） But all that fiber has side effects： An adult panda can produce more than 60 pounds of droppings in 24 hours.
大熊貓吃很多竹子
谈及关于大熊猫的事，我们不能不提到大熊猫对竹子的热爱。严格来讲，大熊猫是食肉动物，但它们的日常饮食几乎完全由竹子组成。因为这种植物缺乏足够的营养价值，大熊猫每天要吃85磅的竹子来维持它们的能量水平，并且能在40秒内把一根竹枝吃完。（别担心，它们的喉咙有一层特殊的结构防止破裂。）但是所有这些纤维都有副作用：一只成年大熊猫在24小时内可以产生60磅以上的粪便。
Pandas have six fingers on each paw
Unlike other members of the bear family that have little or no dexterity in their paws， pandas have “thumbs”， along with five other fingers， that help them hold bamboo and remove the plant’s stems and leaves before eating.
大熊猫每只爪上有六个手指
与熊类家族中其他爪指很少或不灵巧的成员不同，大熊猫有“大拇指”以及其他五根手指，可以帮助它们抓住竹子，在进食前除去竹子的枝叶。
Pandas can be dangerous
Sure， panda facts are usually light-hearted and fun but don’t be misled by the cute faces and cuddly-looking fur. These bears could not only crush you with their heavy bodies， but they also have very strong teeth and jaw muscles that they use to crush tough bamboo.
These fluffy5 black and white bears are one of the most adorable mammals. For the most part， pandas are pretty easy going and just eat bamboo most of the day， however， if they feel threatened they can be extremely dangerous. They can use their physical strength， strong jaws， and teeth to do a lot of damage. 大熊猫很危险
当然，关于大熊猫的事情通常是轻松愉快的，但也不要被可爱的脸和可爱的皮毛所误导。这种“熊”不仅可以用它们沉重的身体压扁你，它们还有非常强壮的牙齿和下颚肌肉，用来嚼碎坚硬的竹子。
这种毛茸茸的黑白相间的“熊”是最可爱的哺乳动物之一。在大多数情况下，大熊猫很容易相处，而且一天中大部分时间都只是在吃竹子。但是，如果感到受到威胁，它们会非常危险。它们可以利用它们的身体力量、强壮的下颌和牙齿来造成巨大的破坏。
Pandas don’t hibernate6
Pandas don’t settle down for a winter slumber7 like most other bears. Instead， they head down the mountains where they live to find warmer temperatures.
大熊猫不冬眠
大熊猫不像其他大多数熊那样在冬天睡觉。相反，它们会去它们居住的山区寻找更温暖的地方。
Pandas love their naps
Instead of sleeping through the night， wild pandas take naps after eating that last two to four hours. In the summertime， they can nap for six or more hours. They don’t care about the position they sleep in， either. They can snooze on their backs， sides or bellies， curled up in a ball or all sprawled out.
大熊猫喜欢睡觉
野生大熊猫在吃了两到四个小时的东西后，不会整夜睡觉，而是打盹。在夏天，它们可以打盹六个小时以上。它们也不在乎自己打盹的位置。它们可以仰卧、侧卧或趴着，蜷成一团或者四肢伸展着打盹。
Pandas value alone time
Adult pandas don’t spend much time interacting with each other， and they’re generally quiet animals. However， they do occasionally communicate through scent marks， squeaking， barking， growling， or huffing.
大熊貓重视独处时间
成年大熊猫不会花太多时间互相交流，它们通常是安静的动物。然而，它们偶尔也通过气味标记、吱吱声、吠叫、咆哮或呼呼来交流。
Why pandas are black and white
For years， scientists speculated as to why panda fur is colored the way it is. One belief was that it helped them camouflage9 in forests of bamboo and in the snow， and another suggested that it helped them maintain appropriate body temperature since black absorbs heat and white reflects it. But in 2017， a study published in the journal Behavioral Ecology claimed that the camouflage theory is in fact correct， stating that the white fur helps the animal hide in snowy habitats while the black fur is used for camouflage and communication. The study authors believe their black ears are a sign of aggression toward predators and the black fur around their eyes helps them identify other pandas.
为什么大熊猫是黑白相间的
多年来，科学家们一直在推测为什么大熊猫皮毛的颜色是这样的。一种观点认为，这可以帮助它们在竹林和雪地里进行伪装，另一种观点则认为，这可以帮助它们保持适当的体温，因为黑色吸收热量，白色反射热量。但在2017年，一项发表在期刊《行为生态学》上的研究称，伪装理论实际上是正确的，白色的毛皮有助于大熊猫在雪地里藏身，而黑色的毛皮则用于伪装和交流。这项研究的作者认为，它们的黑耳朵是对捕食者进行攻击的标志，眼睛周围的黑色皮毛则帮助它们识别其他大熊猫。
Pandas play an important role in their habitat
Pandas love all the bamboo available in their forest homes， but they also have a crucial role in the forest’s ecosystem by spreading seeds that encourage vegetation growth. This helps ensure the forests’ other residents， like multicolored pheasants8 and the endangered golden monkey， also have a suitable home.
大熊猫在其栖息地中起着重要作用
大熊猫喜欢森林中所有的竹子，但它们也通过传播种子促进植被生长，在森林生态系统中起着至关重要的作用。这也能帮助森林中的其他居民，如五颜六色的野鸡和濒临灭绝的金丝猴，找到合适居所。