Giant Panda vs Grizzly Bear
Quick answer
In a hypothetical one-on-one, the Grizzly Bear would most likely come out on top decisively, thanks to its more dangerous natural weapons and raw strength. In reality, animals like these rarely meet, and both would usually avoid a fight.
This is a hypothetical, educational comparison based on typical size, strength, and natural weaponry. In the wild these animals rarely meet, and most encounters end without a fight.
Mammal
Vulnerable
Mammal
Least ConcernGiant Panda vs Grizzly Bear compared
| Attribute | Giant Panda | Grizzly Bear |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 120 kg | 360 kg |
| Length | 1.8 m | 2 m |
| Top speed | 32 km/h | 56 km/h |
| Strength | 60/100 | 92/100 |
| Deadliness | 40/100 | 80/100 |
| Intelligence | 55/100 | 70/100 |
| Lifespan | 20 yr | 25 yr |
Giant Panda vs Grizzly Bear: common questions
Who would win in a fight, a Giant Panda or a Grizzly Bear?
In a hypothetical one-on-one, the Grizzly Bear would most likely come out on top decisively, thanks to its more dangerous natural weapons and raw strength. In reality, animals like these rarely meet, and both would usually avoid a fight.
Which is bigger, the Giant Panda or the Grizzly Bear?
The Grizzly Bear is heavier, weighing around 360 kg compared with the other's 120 kg.
Which is faster, the Giant Panda or the Grizzly Bear?
The Grizzly Bear is faster, reaching about 56 km/h versus 32 km/h.
Which lives longer, the Giant Panda or the Grizzly Bear?
The Grizzly Bear typically lives longer, up to around 25 years compared with 20 years.
Sources & references
Conservation status follows the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species; size, weight, speed, and lifespan figures are drawn from Animal Diversity Web (University of Michigan Museum of Zoology) and Nowak, Walker’s Mammals of the World (Johns Hopkins University Press), cross-checked against each species’ own guide. Compare full profiles for habitat, diet, and behaviour:
- Giant Panda — full guide
IUCN Red List (Vulnerable, Ailuropoda melanoleuca)
- Grizzly Bear — full guide
IUCN Red List (Least Concern, Ursus arctos horribilis)
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Animal Diversity Web — University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Life-history, morphology, and measurement data for Giant Panda and Grizzly Bear.
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Nowak, R. M. (1999). Walker’s Mammals of the World (6th ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press.
Standard reference for body size, weight, and life-span ranges.
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How we research, source, and review wildlife comparisons.
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