panda

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  1. noun A rare bearlike mammal (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) of the mountains of China and Tibet, having woolly fur with distinctive black and white markings. Also called giant panda, panda bear.
  2. noun A small raccoonlike mammal (Ailurus fulgens) of northeast Asia, having reddish fur, white face markings, and a long ringed tail. Also called lesser panda, red panda.

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  • Well, kung fu panda is a movie of great action and adventure but is also good with its emotional and educational feel at small times. —  The Web Comic List - Latest Webcomics
  • Rabbit eggs have also been used to generate embryos using cells from cats and panda, among others. —  Medlogs - Recent stories
  • Thankfully no fights broke out between the panda, the watchdog, or the "Benjamin Franklin" seen strolling around with the help of a cane. —  WORLD Magazine | Community
  • "The panda is a national treasure, and I love and respect [him], so I didn't fight back," —  CNN.com
  • Zhang said he never imagined a panda could be so vicious. —  CNN.com
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