Eons: The Fuzzy Origins of the Giant Panda

8 minutes 20 seconds

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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
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Release Year: 2019
Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
Series: Eons

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