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ArticleFrontiers in veterinary science2025

Giant panda seasonal adaptations in feeding strategies and blood physiology.

Jiang Gu, Xiang Yu, Dunwu Qi, Rong Hou, Long Zhang, Guanwei Lan, Feifei Feng, Wenlei Bi, Fei Xue, Jiabin Liu and 11 more

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Jiang GuThe Conservation of Endangered Wildlife Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Xiang YuThe Conservation of Endangered Wildlife Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Dunwu QiThe Conservation of Endangered Wildlife Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Rong HouThe Conservation of Endangered Wildlife Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Long ZhangThe Conservation of Endangered Wildlife Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Guanwei LanThe Conservation of Endangered Wildlife Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Feifei FengThe Conservation of Endangered Wildlife Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Wenlei BiThe Conservation of Endangered Wildlife Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Fei XueThe Conservation of Endangered Wildlife Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Jiabin LiuThe Conservation of Endangered Wildlife Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Chong HuangThe Conservation of Endangered Wildlife Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Zusheng LiThe Conservation of Endangered Wildlife Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Yanshan ZhouThe Conservation of Endangered Wildlife Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Chao ChenThe Conservation of Endangered Wildlife Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Wei WuThe Conservation of Endangered Wildlife Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Ping LiAdministration of Daxiangling Nature Reserve, Yaan, Sichuan, China.
Xi YangAdministration of Daxiangling Nature Reserve, Yaan, Sichuan, China.
Mei ZhangAdministration of Daxiangling Nature Reserve, Yaan, Sichuan, China.
Hui HeAdministration of Daxiangling Nature Reserve, Yaan, Sichuan, China.
Hong YangAdministration of Daxiangling Nature Reserve, Yaan, Sichuan, China.
Rui MaThe Conservation of Endangered Wildlife Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.

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Abstract

Understanding physiological adaptations of endangered giant pandas to seasonal changes is critical for improving conservation efforts, yet integrated analyses of blood parameters and feeding strategies remain limited. To decode seasonal adaptation mechanisms, we analyzed 36 monthly blood samples from 3 female pre-released training pandas alongside bamboo components across winter-spring and summer-autumn. Results showed significantly higher lymphocyte counts and urea levels, but lower serum aspartate aminotransferase, serum alkaline phosphatase, glucose and lipase in summer-autumn. Correspondingly, pandas consumed significantly more hemicellulose, crude ash, crude protein and minerals (e.g., potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, chromium, copper and zinc) in summer and autumn, while greater intake of starch, lignin, cadmium in winter-spring, reflecting a shift from stems to leaves. Key blood parameters correlated with bamboo component intake. These findings indicate a nutrient-driven strategy favoring anabolic metabolism in resource-rich seasons, providing physiological thresholds for improved conservation and release programs.

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adaptabilityblood physiology and biochemistryforaging strategygiant pandareintroduction

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