In China, pandas are known as "dàxióngmāo" , which translates to "big bear cat".
Pandas are native to China and are the country's national symbol. They are an endangered species, with an estimated 1,864 wild pandas living in the mountains of Sichuan, Shaanxi, and Gansu provinces. Pandas are an important part of Chinese culture, and are often seen in Chinese art, literature, and folklore.