Don't think for a second
that you're on your own.
A giant panda could be lurking nearby,
and you'd never suspect it.
Their intimidating
black-and-white appearance acts
as superb camouflage.
Pandas are so good
at blending
in with their environment
that they could be
the ultimate predators,
and you wouldn't even know it.
A recent study
by the University of Bristol
showed just how terrifyingly effective
their camouflage is.
Using cutting-edge
imaging technology,
researchers discovered
that the panda’s unique
black-and-white pattern
disappears seamlessly into the shadows,
tree trunks
and foliage of their natural habitat.
Their white fur merges with the snow,
while their black coat
fades into darkness.
You better stay sharp
because you never know
when a giant panda
may be silently stalking you,
ready to strike
when you least expect it.
If you think that was scary,
we’re just getting started.
These seemingly innocent creatures
hide a dark side
that will make your hair
stand on end.
From their carnivorous teeth
to their untouchable status
as Chinese citizens,
get ready to uncover
the shocking secrets
about the world’s cutest killer.
See that adorable baby panda
climbing on its mom?
You might think this is just another cute
moment captured on camera.
But let me tell you,
that little fluff ball
is actually training
to become the ultimate apex predator.
Giant pandas have mastered
the fine art of tree climbing.
They've spent
countless hours honing their skill.
These furry harbingers of doom
climb trees to protect themselves
from enemies
like snow leopards,
jackals and wild dogs.
So, if you ever find yourself
wandering in a forest,
keep your eyes peeled
for these Oreo-colored killing machines.
They just might bring death from above.
Even in water,
you're still at risk
of being horrifically
mutilated by a giant panda.
Yeah, they can swim too,
and they're really good at it.
Giant pandas take to the water
as a source of activity,
a means of escaping predators
and most importantly,
to drag unsuspecting prey,
like you, to a watery grave.
Listen up, folks.
You may think that giant pandas
are harmless herbivores, but think again.
These adorable, black and white fluff
balls are actually hiding
a secret weapon:
their teeth.
That's right,
a panda's teeth are built
for chomping through flesh
and bone like a carnivore.
And you thought
they were just for eating bamboo!
Well, OK, you're not entirely wrong
because yes - pandas
did switch
to a vegetarian lifestyle
about 2 million years ago.
But that doesn't mean their
meat-eating instincts are entirely gone.
Scared yet?
You should be.
Researchers have found evidence
that, before they became bamboo addicts,
pandas used to chow down
on other animals.
And who knows?
Maybe one day,
they'll get tired
of their vegetarian diet
and start
craving the sweet
taste of your flesh again.
If they do, there is a plus side.
Yeah, I said there's a plus side
to being devoured by a panda.
With their natural habitat
shrinking and food sources
dwindling, biologists
theorize that a lack of meat
in their diet
may be contributing to their extinction.
So, if a panda
reverts to its carnivorous state
and eats you alive,
you may actually save
this endangered species.
Thank you for your sacrifice.
It's not just their teeth
you have to worry about.
Their huge paws are more than capable
of ripping you to shreds.
It's all thanks to their unique
opposable thumb,
which they use to handle bamboo.
Did you know a giant panda can peel
and eat a bamboo shoot
in just 40 seconds?
Now, imagine your limbs
in place of the bamboo.
40 seconds, people!
This horrifying opposable
thumb is found on other
ferocious animals worldwide:
the black bear, the raccoon, even the
red panda.
Let’s say you come face-to-face
with one of these monsters.
Winning a fight against a giant panda
may be the worst decision
you’ve ever made.
Yeah, they’ve got friends in high places.
Let’s be real.
You don’t want to mess with China
when it comes to their precious pandas.
That's right,
these adorable bundles of death
are a national treasure in China
and are protected by law.
If you're brave enough
to go see one in a zoo,
or on a reserve outside of China,
just remember that it's there on loan.
These “rent-a-panda” agreements
usually last for 10 years
unless there's a new addition
to the family of man-eaters.
When a panda cub is born,
the zoo or reserve
has to fork out
$400,000 in conservation fees to China.
The zoo can keep the baby panda
for three years before
they need to send it back to China,
where it will assist
in expanding the giant panda gene pool.
It's like a giant panda timeshare,
but instead of getting a week in Cabo,
you get a cute and cuddly killer
that could tear you limb from limb.
So, do yourself a favor
and don't make this
an international incident.
Keep your distance
from those pandas, folks.
Especially on the day
that panda’s are known
to cause the most bloodshed.
The dreaded day
of April Fools.
Wow, I can’t believe
we got through this alive.
Even voicing this story was traumatic.
Wait, you want more?
Fine, it’s your funeral.
Next, you’re
getting up close
and personal
with the most feared creature
on the planet.
The sloth.
This beast
is going to take its time with you.
Get all the gory details here
on How to Survive.