C1838 Is a Panda a Bear or a Cat

Is the panda a cat or a bear? If it is a bear, why should it be called a panda? If it is a cat, then why should it be called a panda? Putting aside the name, the pit, just its size and shape... You have to ask your little friend whether this fellow is a cat or a bear. Say it is a cat, how can a cat be so strong? But if it is a bear