It stays with its mother for 18 months, until it is independent enough to establish its own territory. Pandas are solitary animals. They spend two-thirds of their day feeding and the remainder of the day resting. They are extremely good climbers. They usually climb only when they are in danger from predators such as brown bears, leopards, and wild dogs.
Pandas live in cold, damp conditions.
They have exceptionally dense, water proof coats that give protection against these conditions.