Eons: The Fuzzy Origins of the Giant Panda
How does a bear, which is a member of the order Carnivora, evolve into an herbivore? Despite how it looks, nothing about the history of the giant panda is black and white. Part of the "Eons" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 8 minutes 20 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Animals, Biology, Mammals
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2019
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
- Series: Eons
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