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History of the Giant Panda
A brief history on the Giant Panda, and how it came to be where it is today
Wanted Alive: Giant Pandas in the Wild
On 11 March 1869, a hunter brought a panda skin to the French Jesuit missionary Armand David who realized that the “fameux ours blanc et noir” was unknown to Western science. The discovery sparked a controversy about whether the panda is an “ours” (bear) or a member of the raccoon family. The issue was not resolved until over 100 years later when DNA analysis revealed the panda as an early branch of the bear family. However, the panda itself retained its aura of mystery.
:::The panda fights back:::
The giant panda that has for so long been on the brink of extinction is fighting back. In the mountains of southwest China, new technology combined with original community and business schemes are all contributing to panda protection.
Factsheet: Giant Panda
Despite being universally loved and the symbol of a nation, the giant panda's future remains uncertain.
15. Forest Conservation in Landscapes Newsletter (January 2007)
formerly Forest Landscape Restoration Newsletter
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