The Panda belongs to the same family as that of
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Explanation
The Giant Panda belongs to the family Ursidae, which is the biological family of bears. Scientific studies, including DNA analysis, have confirmed that pandas are true bears. While they share some characteristics with other animals, they are most closely related to species like the polar bear and brown bear. Therefore, they are classified within the same family as the bear.
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