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In addition to bamboo, pandas sometimes also hunt which animals?

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Pandas primarily consume bamboo as their main food source, but they are known to occasionally hunt small animals such as rodents, birds, and insects.
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Pandas are primarily herbivores, but in addition to bamboo, they are known to hunt small animals such as rodents and birds. However, this behavior is rare and not a significant source of their diet. When pandas do catch small prey, they use their strong jaws and sharp claws to kill and consume them.
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In addition to bamboo, pandas sometimes also hunt small rodents, such as voles and rats, as well as birds, fish, and insects.

Pandas use their strong sense of smell to locate potential prey. They also use their powerful front paws to dig for prey and their long, curved claws to catch and hold onto prey. Pandas are also known to occasionally hunt larger animals, such as musk deer and wild pigs.
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While pandas are primarily herbivores and their diet consists mainly of bamboo, they have been known to occasionally consume other foods, including small animals. However, it's important to note that such instances are rare and not a significant part of their diet. When pandas do consume animal matter, it typically consists of small mammals, such as rodents or pikas, and occasionally birds or insects. However, their digestive system is not adapted for a meat-based diet, and their consumption of animal matter is considered opportunistic rather than a regular part of their feeding behavior. Bamboo remains the predominant food source for pandas.
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