Endangered Endangered species of species of

Asia Asia

Student: Alena BogoslavskayaFaculty: ENMFGroup: 13190

GIANT PANDAGIANT PANDA

Some factsDiet

ReproductionThreats

Protection

Some facts

Type: MammalHeight: 8m Weight: 113 kg (males);

100 kg (females).Lifespan 20-30 years in

captivityProtection status: EndangeredScientific name: Ailuropoda melanoleuca("cat-foot black-and-white")

Some facts

It is a highly specialized animal, with unique adaptations

The giant panda is a black-and-The giant panda is a black-and-white bear. white bear.

Some facts

There are about 1,600 pandas live in the wild. Nearly 300 pandas live in zoos.

Some facts

DietA wild giant panda’s diet is almost exclusively (99 %) bamboo.

The female may successfully raise only 5 to 8 cubs!

Reproduction

Panda cub:•weight 100-200g•measure 15 cm long

Reproduction

Pandas are under the threat of extinction Pandas are under the threat of extinction because of their hide and meat.because of their hide and meat.

Threats

Before, Giant Pandas were exported as Before, Giant Pandas were exported as State giftsState gifts, but now they are “loaned” as , but now they are “loaned” as ““conservation Pandasconservation Pandas”.”.

Threats

Wanglang Nature Reservation protects the Giant Panda by:

Protecting the forests as a key habitat area

Educating visitors about panda protection

Supporting panda researchEducating local residents about the

value of conserving pandas

Protection

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