Giant Panda

Submission for 's contest.

This is the Giant Panda, also known simply as Panda, in German as Grosser Panda (title on art), in Chinese as (see art);. These creatures live primarily in the mountainous regions of China and Tibet. They are considered one of China's natural treasures and have the endangered status from IUCN Red List. Giant Pandas belong to the Ursidae (bear) family, but it is unlike other bears. While all other known bears are carnivorous or omnivorous, the Giant Panda's diet consists mainly of nutrient-poor bamboo shoots. They also do not hibernate. Don't be fooled by this cute cuddly bear, the Giant Panda has been known to attack humans. The main threat to the Giant Panda population is habitat loss.

Here's my second attempt at a submission entry, since the Red Panda failed to meet my standards.

I particularly like the mouth and nose. Not too keen on the grass and claws though. Overall, I'm happy with it.

Practiced a lot with the calligraphy, wrote pages and pages of the same Chinese words. It looks decent... right?

Duration: 8 hours
Media: Watercolour paints, white acrylic (very little)
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