i heard that on saturay and i was just wondering if it was true.
2007-10-14 09:54:44 · 6 answers · asked by ? 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
No, at this time they are classified as bears and the red panda is classified into a group that includes raccoons, however, it's clear that this is still in a state of flux because even the genetic evidence is contradictory. if you'd like a more in-depth but interesting read, try http://www.fathom.com/feature/122661/index.html
2007-10-15 09:28:51 · answer #1 · answered by SC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is neither a bear nor a raccoon, although closer to the latter. Pandas are in the family Aeloropidae. Bears are in the family Ursidae. Raccoons are in the family Procyonidae. All are in the order Carnivora.
2007-10-14 15:29:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You can find more information about them at the San Diego Zoo and the National Zoo.
On a stuffed panda I bought at the San Diego Zoo, it says that the panda is a catlike mammal.
It is part of the bear family from what I've read on the internet.
2007-10-14 10:03:31 · answer #3 · answered by Unsub29 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The Giant panda relates more to the bear family (discovered through genetic testing rather than just looking at it) than the raccoon family.
2007-10-14 10:00:39 · answer #4 · answered by Sakokuruto 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe you're thinking about the Red Panda.
2007-10-14 10:02:47 · answer #5 · answered by yutgoyun 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a species of bear. Check the link for tons of info.
2007-10-14 10:04:13 · answer #6 · answered by Jay 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋