The main diet of a panda consists primarily of bamboo. These fascinating mammals are classified as carnivores, but they have adapted to a herbivorous diet, relying almost exclusively on this plant. Adult giant pandas can consume between 26 to 84 pounds of bamboo daily, depending on its quality and availability. Despite their bamboo-centric diet, pandas are not efficient at digesting it, which is why they must eat such large quantities. Occasionally, pandas will consume small amounts of meat, fruits, or other vegetation, but bamboo remains the cornerstone of their nutrition and survival.