Giant panda years ago) from the main ursine stock; since it is the most basal member of the group, it is equidistant from all other extant ursids. The giant panda has been referred to as a living fossil. Despite the shared name, habitat type, and diet, as well as a unique enlarged bone called the "pseudo thumb" (which helps them grip the bamboo shoots they eat) the giant panda and red panda are only distantly related. The word "panda" was borrowed into English from French, but no conclusive explanation of the origin of the French word "panda" has been found. The closest
Macao Giant Panda Pavilion Macao Giant Panda Pavilion The Macao Giant Panda Pavilion () is a zoo in Seac Pai Van Park, Coloane, Macau, China. It is located at the Macao Zoo. The Panda Pavilion is a nature park containing multiple animal species ranging from gorillas, flamingos, monkeys, and of course the famous pandas. Admission is free to see the animals. The pavilion is shaped like a giant fan in an area of 3,000 m. It consists of indoor activity quarters, outdoor yard and indoor exhibition area. The pavilion is equipped with gift shop. The pavilion opens everyday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.