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[[File:panda1.jpg|thumb|left]]The '''[[Giant panda]]''' is universally loved, but this peaceful, bamboo-eating member of the [[bear family]] faces many threats. Its population is small and isolated as its traditional forest habitat in southwest [[China]]'s mountainous areas becomes fragmented. The government has set up more than 30 reserves, but habitat destruction and poaching continues to pose a threat to pandas living outside them. With rapid economic development, it is more important than ever to ensure the giant panda's survival. | [[File:panda1.jpg|thumb|left]]The '''[[Giant panda]]''' is universally loved, but this peaceful, bamboo-eating member of the [[bear family]] faces many threats. Its population is small and isolated as its traditional forest habitat in southwest [[China]]'s mountainous areas becomes fragmented. The government has set up more than 30 reserves, but habitat destruction and poaching continues to pose a threat to pandas living outside them. With rapid economic development, it is more important than ever to ensure the giant panda's survival. | ||
| − | Giant pandas are black and white bears that live in temperate-zone bamboo forests in central China. Among the best recognized but rarest animals in the world, they have come to symbolize endangered species and conservation efforts. ('''[[Panda|More...]]''') | + | Giant pandas are black and white bears that live in temperate-zone bamboo forests in central China. Among the best recognized but rarest animals in the world, they have come to symbolize endangered species and conservation efforts. ('''[[Panda|More ...]]''') |
Latest revision as of 08:08, 21 September 2009
The Giant panda is universally loved, but this peaceful, bamboo-eating member of the bear family faces many threats. Its population is small and isolated as its traditional forest habitat in southwest China's mountainous areas becomes fragmented. The government has set up more than 30 reserves, but habitat destruction and poaching continues to pose a threat to pandas living outside them. With rapid economic development, it is more important than ever to ensure the giant panda's survival.
Giant pandas are black and white bears that live in temperate-zone bamboo forests in central China. Among the best recognized but rarest animals in the world, they have come to symbolize endangered species and conservation efforts. (More ...)
