The short answer: Yes Pandas can be dangerous. Just look at the size of that thing lol.<\/p>\n
The thing is that they are not naturally aggressive towards humans. So while they won’t charge at you, be careful when you’re around pandas.<\/p>\n
Pandas are especially protective when they are with their young babies. Don’t try to make any sudden moves around them. The parent panda will definitely take that as a threat and will act to protect its family.<\/p>\n
Here are a few things that make pandas capable of doing some damage to humans when they feel threatened:<\/p>\n
An adult male panda can weigh as much as 330 pounds. That’s 150kg for our European readers. That’s a lot when it charges at you.<\/p>\n
Did you know that relative to their size, pandas have one of the strongest bite forces among all carnivores? You see them eating these bamboos shoots and stems like its a piece of cake. That thing needs some strong jaws and teeth!<\/p>\n
So pandas have this specialized thumb that looks like a wrist bone that they can use to grab on bamboos and other stuff. That claw is extremely strong and capable.<\/p>\n
Pandas will typically attack humans when they are in a place where they feel trapped.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Places like zoos have reported panda attacks when curious visitors ventured into the pandas cage or enclosure.<\/p>\n
So the next time you’re at the zoo, just observe and enjoy the pandas from a safe distance.<\/p>\n
Pandas will also attack from natural instinct to protect their young.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
When pandas are nursing, they have a very strong sense and urge to protect their young. This is a natural thing, so be mindful when you see those little cute panda babies, don’t get too close.<\/p>\n