Giant Pandas(大熊猫)

What mammal is black and white, beloved and endangered?

The Giant Panda. Crowds flock to the Smithsonian each day to visit celebrity baby panda Tai Shan. But what are these adorable bears truly like? This book traces the history and habits of these treasured animals, from their early sightings in the isolated forests of China centuries ago, to controlled zoo environments where pandas are often bred today. Conservation efforts are underway to save the bamboo forests and protect the fragile panda from extinction. With 200 extraordinary photos, this amazing volume shows why humans must not only love these black-and-white bears, but work to ensure their future.

What mammal is black and white, beloved and endangered?

The Giant Panda. Crowds flock to the Smithsonian each day to visit celebrity baby panda Tai Shan. But what are these adorable bears truly like? This book traces the history and habits of these treasured animals, from their early sightings in the isolated forests of China centuries ago, to controlled zoo environments where pandas are often bred today. Conservation efforts are underway to save the bamboo forests and protect the fragile panda from extinction. With 200 extraordinary photos, this amazing volume shows why humans must not only love these black-and-white bears, but work to ensure their future.

John Seidensticker is Senior Scientist, Smithsonian's National Zoological Park.