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In 1984, the giant panda was transferred from Appendix III to Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) . Trade in the species or its ... Its diverse habitats contain many rare, endemic and endangered flora and fauna, the best known being the giant panda.
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www.worldwildlife.org/pandas/
www.worldwildlife.org/pandas/
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They are often called pandas or panda bears, although their scientific name is Ailurpoda Melanoleuca.Tthe giant panda’s diet consists of 99% bamboo.Pandas eat in a sitting position and since they eat about twelve hours a day, they sit a lot!The giant panda is a large mammal weighing between 165-353 pounds.
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www.nova.edu/~azaiza/panda.htm
www.nova.edu/~azaiza/panda.htm
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Looked upon as the ambassador for all endangered species, the giant panda is a well-recognized symbol of international wildlife conservation. Giant pandas have black fur on their ears, around their eyes (eye patches), muzzle, legs and shoulders.
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www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wildlife/panda.p...
www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wildlife/panda.php
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Massive Deforestation; Threatens Giant Panda ; Endangered Species At Risk From Demise Of Bamboo ; By Michael McCarthy ; Environment Editor; The Independent - UK; 5-11-4...
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www.rense.com/general52/extng.htm
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Giant Pandas are an endangered species. There are only between 600 - 1000 in the wild. There are also about 60 in zoos around the world. Low reproductive rates, high infant mortality rates, poaching and human settlement in the Panda's territory are the primary causes of it's dwindling numbers.
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www.chinaunique.com/Panda/pandaedu.htm
www.chinaunique.com/Panda/pandaedu.htm
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Product Description; Discusses the forces pushing the giant panda toward extinction and the efforts being made to counter those forces. ... The Giant Panda (Endangered Animals & Habitats) (Library Binding)
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www.amazon.com/Giant-Panda-Endangered-Animals-Habitats/...
www.amazon.com/Giant-Panda-Endangered-Animals-Habitats/dp/1560064633
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The giant panda: a breakthrough. Photo: AP ... The giant panda, long a symbol of the world's endangered species, is no longer threatened with extinction, according to China's foremost expert. ... "I think I can say the giant panda's safe," said Mr Zhang. "We have a 10-year plan for the captive-bred panda population to reach...
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www.theage.com.au/news/national/giant-panda-no-longer-e...
www.theage.com.au/news/national/giant-panda-no-longer-endangered/2006/12/09/1165081195908.html
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