May 2019 PMID 31056385

Giant Pandas Are Macronutritional Carnivores.

Yonggang Nie, Fuwen Wei, Wenliang Zhou, Yibo Hu, Alistair M Senior, Qi Wu, Li Yan, David Raubenheimer

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The discussions highlight the intriguing notion of pandas being classified as carnivores that primarily consume bamboo, with many users referencing the study's implications on their evolution. Phrases like 'how can a panda survive with a vegan diet?' and 'the importance of panda conservation' illustrate the lively debate and engagement around the complexities of their dietary habits. The tone ranges from curiosity to humor, emphasizing the novelty of the findings and sparking further interest in the topic.

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The majority of discussions express support for the article's findings regarding the panda's unique dietary adaptations.

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Posts show a high level of curiosity about pandas and their unexpected dietary classification.

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Giant pandas belong to a carnivorous lineage but primarily eat bamboo, showcasing a mix of herbivore and carnivore traits.
Their adaptations, like jaw structure and specialized thumb for handling bamboo, are herbivore-like, while their digestive systems and enzymes resemble those of carnivores.
Research indicates that the pandas’ diet, including milk composition, aligns more closely with carnivores in macronutrient content, suggesting a more gradual shift from carnivorous ancestors to their specialized herbivorous diet.

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Martinelli

@martinelli.bsky.social · Bluesky

El panda es un oso pero no come carne: ¿qué adaptaciones tiene en este sentido y qué ocurrió, se adaptó el panda al bambú o el bambú “forzó” al panda? De todo esto habla esta pildorita tan maja: youtu.be/NzoZx5W6Vt8?...

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fatherdaddy

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Jamie Hohan

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@nbcwashington @kathrynw5 Pandas

Nov 8, 2023 · 2 likes · 402 followers View post →

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Thailla

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@robiverso https://t.co/5EVk3akVdX pra responder as dúvidas

Dec 4, 2022 · 3 likes · 202 followers View post →

É Weverton com W

@o_weverton · X

@AMORAVILHOSA Essa thread virou um vídeo lá no Meteoro. Se não quiser ver o video todo, a partir do minuto 7:33 a gente fala sobre (E MOSTRA!) o cocô de panda

Oct 16, 2020 · 2 likes · 7,857 followers View post →

É Weverton com W

@o_weverton · X

Por algum motivo ressuscitaram essa thread sobre pandas. Pra quem chegou agora, ela virou um vídeo de quase 15 minutos de pura "iti qui coisinha mais linda esse panda" https://t.co/uxuQW7zJqS

Oct 16, 2020 · 7 likes · 7,857 followers View post →

É Weverton com W

@o_weverton · X

@dorafigueiredo Oi Dora. No Meteoro a gente tem um vídeo só sobre pandas

Jul 16, 2020 · 27 likes · 1 share · 7,857 followers View post →

João

@CoelhoPre · X

Nesse vídeo do @meteoro_br é atribuído ao Gould. Que ele teria dito que o sesamoide do polegar do ponto seria resultante de algumas mutações simples. Depois eles mostram um artigo que mostrava que o Gould estava certo. Bem... Não é bem assim. https://t.co/j4Svm62WCj

May 22, 2020 · 2 likes · 2,621 followers View post →

Marcäo

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indkarinne

@indkarinne · X

pandas sao conscientes.kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk PANDAS: CARNÍVOROS QUE VIRARAM VEGANOS? https://t.co/owoiewy0Gz via @YouTube

May 4, 2020 · 516 followers View post →

isha

@cosmosick · X

EU TÔ EXPLODINDO DE AMOR https://t.co/DKvk0iLqVh

May 3, 2020 · 218 followers View post →

o_VictorLeal

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May 3, 2020 · 1,020 followers View post →

Yasmin Fernandes

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PANDAS: CARNÍVOROS QUE VIRARAM VEGANOS? https://t.co/eD5tbYkWfo via @YouTube

May 2, 2020 · 411 followers View post →

Raquel fernandez

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PANDAS: CARNÍVOROS QUE VIRARAM VEGANOS? https://t.co/3sl48dwStR via @YouTube

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PANDAS: CARNÍVOROS QUE VIRARAM VEGANOS? https://t.co/xamGvS87Dp via @YouTube

May 2, 2020 · 453 followers View post →

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PANDAS: CARNÍVOROS QUE VIRARAM VEGANOS? https://t.co/2Ziosrro2O via @YouTube

May 2, 2020 · 32 followers View post →

Nikurooi

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PANDAS: CARNÍVOROS QUE VIRARAM VEGANOS? https://t.co/HyZko0Ps91

May 2, 2020 · 159 followers View post →

É Weverton com W

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RT @o_weverton: Que história é essa que pandas são carnívoros que viraram veganos? Será que vale a pena gastar dinheiro na conservação dess…

May 1, 2020 · 3 shares · 7,857 followers View post →

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@rogernois · X

@ilusaodeetica Ontem eu assisti no YouTube um assunto sobre esse tema https://t.co/0loTwlq6Wa . Os Ursos Pandas que tem uma alimentação praticamente "vegana". São os únicos do grupo dos ursos que tem esse hábito alimentar. Consomem especialmente cana que é rica em vários nutrientes.

May 1, 2020 · 257 followers View post →

DAIRLEY

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PANDAS: CARNÍVOROS QUE VIRARAM VEGANOS? https://t.co/nu57umtfpj via @YouTube

May 1, 2020 · 2,430 followers View post →

bels

@brisadabels · X

https://t.co/QqL2DI6YdH Os pandas já estão vivendo em 2086.

May 1, 2020 · 74 followers View post →

João M

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May 1, 2020 · 569 followers View post →

Natan Júnior Ⓥ

@asetimarte · X

A importância da conservação dos Pandas para o planeta e como tornaram-se vegan com uma origem carnívora #panda #vegan #extinção #bambu https://t.co/ZSJTKeKWWB via @meterorobrasil

May 1, 2020 · 3,569 followers View post →

Douglas Ferreira

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PANDAS: CARNÍVOROS QUE VIRARAM VEGANOS? https://t.co/PiosOv5iXp via @YouTube

May 1, 2020 · 319 followers View post →

Juan

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PANDAS: CARNÍVOROS QUE VIRARAM VEGANOS? https://t.co/kawNsjjPt9 via @YouTube

Apr 30, 2020 · 65 followers View post →

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@o_weverton @DesceUmaGelada @marte_awqakuq @munihin_ @darkgabi @canary_nb Aqui ó https://t.co/0yRrVq4ocV

Apr 30, 2020 · 591 followers View post →

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Beastars explica https://t.co/n9LpfJQ1kg via @YouTube

Apr 30, 2020 · 8,552 followers View post →

Spidergirl

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RT @o_weverton: Que história é essa que pandas são carnívoros que viraram veganos? Será que vale a pena gastar dinheiro na conservação dess…

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Reina 100% Vojvodizado

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RT @o_weverton: Que história é essa que pandas são carnívoros que viraram veganos? Será que vale a pena gastar dinheiro na conservação dess…

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Reina 100% Vojvodizado

@Reina_e_tal · X

@ZhuYilongBr Tem um vídeo do Meteoro Br sobre isso https://t.co/Lc2VKZOf3M

Apr 30, 2020 · 1 like · 591 followers View post →

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Pri

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Esse vídeo junta as melhores coisas da internet: informação científica, imagens de gatinhos, pandas e MEMES políticos. Melhor vídeo que você verá essa semana. PANDAS: CARNÍVOROS QUE VIRARAM VEGANOS? https://t.co/1pG5dbzZmW via @YouTube

Apr 30, 2020 · 188 followers View post →

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Apr 30, 2020 · 15 likes · 3 shares · 7,857 followers View post →

Ana Lesnovski

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RT @meteoro_br: Vídeo novo lá no canal. Hoje é sobre pandinhas, pra dar uma aliviada, com @o_weverton e @daniloboros. https://t.co/uLnOg4U…

Apr 30, 2020 · 4 shares · 61,712 followers View post →

É Weverton com W

@o_weverton · X

RT @meteoro_br: Vídeo novo lá no canal. Hoje é sobre pandinhas, pra dar uma aliviada, com @o_weverton e @daniloboros. https://t.co/uLnOg4U…

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@fimdesemestre · X

Obrigada por esse video maravilhoso, @meteoro_br. A fofofauna agradece (e os demais, também). https://t.co/MveBjCDsE0

Apr 30, 2020 · 2 likes · 355 followers View post →

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RT @meteoro_br: Vídeo novo lá no canal. Hoje é sobre pandinhas, pra dar uma aliviada, com @o_weverton e @daniloboros. https://t.co/uLnOg4U…

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Meteoro BR

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Vídeo novo lá no canal. Hoje é sobre pandinhas, pra dar uma aliviada, com @o_weverton e @daniloboros. https://t.co/uLnOg4U4G4

Apr 30, 2020 · 50 likes · 4 shares · 192,341 followers View post →

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May 10, 2019 · 2 shares · 3,123 followers View post →

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Alucino #lacienciamola

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PharmaBiota

@pharmabiota · X

RT @Microbiome_Art: We talk about the human #microbiome and #diet a lot.. but we are not the only species with a fascinating #evolutionary history and #microbial makeup. Find out more about the Giant Panda or Macronutritional Carnivores https://t.co/jdhlShDgae

May 6, 2019 · 105 followers View post →

Microbiome Articles

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Giant pandas are macronutritional carnivores.... - Nie Y et al. - https://t.co/5W9CFazASf #microbiome

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Giant Pandas Are Macronutritional Carnivores.

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Abstract in brief

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Evolution of Giant Pandas from Carnivores to Herbivores

Understanding the Diet of Giant Pandas: Carnivorous Roots

Evolution of Pandas from Carnivores to Herbivores and Conservation Insights