Although the giant panda has the word "bear" in its name, it is actually a carnivorous mammal, not a cat.
The giant panda is a species of bear, and its scientific name is "Ailuropoda melanoleuca", which means "black and white panda". Although there are some similarities with cats in appearance, such as similar colors and similar ear shapes, giant pandas and cats have gone in different directions in their evolution.
In addition, the giant panda's body structure, tooth shape, digestive system, and reproductive methods are also very different from those of cats. For example, giant pandas are completely herbivores, while cats are all carnivores or eat mainly meat. Therefore, from a taxonomic perspective, the giant panda should not be considered a member of the cat family.
To sum up, although there is the word "bear" in the name, the giant panda is not a cat, but an animal of the bear family.
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