giant panda

Describes the giant panda's physical characteristics and behavior.

Shows the giant panda as it grows up in its natural environment.

Examines the life of the giant panda bear, describing its social behavior, life cycle, food habits, and habitat, as well as presenting folklore surrounding these creatures.

Text and photographs discuss the history and natural environment of the Sichuan panda forests, and what can be done to keep the pandas from becoming extinct.

Relates how pandas were discovered, their habitat and behavior, and recent efforts to restore the panda's population in the wild.

Explores the lives and behaviors of giant pandas, explains how and why they have become endangered, and looks at efforts to restore their populations and ensure their future survival. Includes Website links.

Discusses the forces pushing the giant panda toward extinction and the efforts being made to counter those forces.

Chronicles the scientific discovery, conservation, and current understandings of giant pandas to trace their story and reveal how the species reflects changing attitudes toward the natural world and contributes to China's rise to a super-power.

A retelling of an ancient Chinese tale which explains how the panda first got its black-and-white markings, telling of Dolma, a young shepherdess whose selfless act saves the life of a panda cub.

Photographs and text depict the characteristics, habitat, and behavior of giant pandas, including feeding habits and reproduction, as well as current efforts to protect and breed them in captivity.