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that the Panda s false thumb is key to it s subsistence on such energy-poor resources like bamboo. Without the false thumb, consumption of bamboo would require more work, compromising their ability to meet their dietary needs.

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Fun Fact: that the Panda’s false thumb is key to it’s subsistence on such energy-poor resources like bamboo. Without the false thumb, consumption of bamboo would require more work, compromising their ability to meet their dietary needs.

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