Why are pandas so chonky? #shorts #science #SciShow

The video explains how giant pandas' diet, which consists mainly of bamboo, affects their weight and fat storage. Pandas eat different parts of bamboo seasonally, which influences their body fat due to the presence of specific gut microbes. These microbes produce butyrate, a chemical that impacts fat metabolism. Research shows that transferring panda gut bacteria to mice increases their fat storage, highlighting the role of butyrate in weight gain.

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