The primary food source of pandas is bamboo. These bears primarily inhabit the mountainous regions of central China, where bamboo forests are abundant. Despite being classified as carnivores, giant pandas have adapted to a diet that consists overwhelmingly of bamboo, which makes up around 99% of their diet. They consume vast amounts—up to 40 pounds a day—due to the low nutritional value of bamboo. Pandas have specialized digestive systems that help them process this fibrous material. The availability of bamboo is crucial for their survival; any significant decline in bamboo populations can directly threaten their existence.