There are less than 1000 Pandas left in the wild. There are a whole range of reasons for this. Some ‘experts’ believe that the Panda is destined to die out. They say that man should not interfere with the Giant Panda – but should instead leave the species to evolve naturally, even if this means extinction. However, the majority of people (including the Chinese government) have accepted that the Panda must be saved.
Giant pandas are found only in the mountains of central China-in small isolated areas of the north and central portions of the Sichuan Province, in the mountains bordering the southernmost part of Gansu Province, and tin the Qinling Mountains of the Shaanxi Province.
Giant pandas live in dense bamboo and coniferous forests at altitudes of 5,000 to 10,000 feet. The mountains are shrouded in heavy clouds with torrential rains or dense mist throughout the year.
Giant pandas are bear-like in shape with striking black and white markings. The ears, eye patches, legs, and shoulder band are black; the rest of the body is whitish. They have a thick, woolly coat to insulate them from the cold. Adults are 4 to 6 feet long and may weigh up to 350 pounds-about the same size as the American black bear. However, unlike the black bear, giant pandas to not hibernate and cannot walk on their hind legs.
Here are some Panda's Cute Pictures which I found in the net.
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