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I care very much about the endangered giant pandas and hope to enlighten others others about them, through this blog.

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Are we listening to Mother Nature?

Here are two articles from the International Rivers organization concerning the Wenchuan earthquake. Earthquakes Triggered by Dams Earthquakes can be induced by dams. Globally, there are over 100 identified cases of earthquakes that scientists believe were triggered by reservoirs (see... Continue reading

Posted Apr 20, 2013 at Pandas Live on

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Giant Pandas at BFX okay after earthquake

Thanks to PANDAS INTERNATIONAL for the update on the pandas at the Bifengxia panda base, that is closest to the recent earthquake. Its too early to know how the wild pandas are doing. Pandas International Thanks to Karen Wille and... Continue reading

Posted Apr 20, 2013 at Pandas Live on

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The work that goes on at the Wolong panda base

This was a tough video to put together because of the condition of the Wolong base after the earthquake was depressing. The scientist are focusing on their pandas and best methods for ensuring success of the cubs once they are... Continue reading

Posted Apr 9, 2013 at Pandas Live on

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A new Giant Panda Book to add to your Collection!

Always excited to find another book about giant pandas to read and of course, look through the photos of these beautiful bears, but best of all this one is backed up by research. Congratulations to both Dr. Zhang Zhihe and... Continue reading

Posted Apr 6, 2013 at Pandas Live on

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Giant Panda on cover of Reader's Digest

May's 2013 edition of Readers Digest feature story is Animals that act like People. As most of us love all kinds of animals it is a fun read and they cover quite a few different animals as examples besides our... Continue reading

Posted Apr 5, 2013 at Pandas Live on

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Yes, looks like it is history. Sorry that this site is no longer around. Maybe they are getting ready to launch KFP 3 and so need to pull down all of the material from KFP 2.

Commented Mar 30, 2013 on Kung Fu Panda Virtual World at Pandas Live on

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Mei Xiang and Tian Tian come together for mating

It's that time of the year, where scientist and keepers are monitoring those female pandas that they plan to breed and then pair up with a suitable male. Of course, with zoo's that work exclusively with one pair, although it... Continue reading

Posted Mar 30, 2013 at Pandas Live on

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A look at the Chengdu Panda Base

Did you see the home page on Bing today? Awesome photo of cubbies at the Wolong Panda base. I finally got back to my videos of my trip to China and skipped ahead to Chengdu until I can figure out... Continue reading

Posted Mar 11, 2013 at Pandas Live on

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Changes in Chinese conservation policies could negatively affect Giant Pandas

As the newly created leadership council gets settled in, we are beginning to read what direction they plan to take in regards to giant pandas and the preservation of their habitat. This article posted yesterday is unfortunately a not the... Continue reading

Posted Feb 9, 2013 at Pandas Live on

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Magnificent Chinese Lantern Festival in Dallas, Texas

Thanks, Annette, YingYing816 YouTube, for sending me the info on this amazing festival. The festival which opened at the Texas State Fair was received with such success, it was moved to the historic Fair Park in Dallas, Texas for an... Continue reading

Posted Feb 6, 2013 at Pandas Live on

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Animal behavior and why it is important to understand in captive animals

We are seeing more and more pandas in zoo enclosures which means their welfare (Emotional, Mental & Physical) is in the hands of humans. I would like to introduce a couple of scientists who specialize in animal behavior to provide... Continue reading

Posted Feb 3, 2013 at Pandas Live on

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What goes into making 'Panda Bread'?

There are lots of different names for the grain-filled loaves that we see being given to pandas in China and other zoos around world. The panda bases in China originated this recipe to help provide more nutrients and vitamins for... Continue reading

Posted Jan 28, 2013 at Pandas Live on

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Working hard to reintroduce Pandas into the wild

For some, we have all become accustomed to seeing giant pandas in zoos and enjoyed visiting and learning all about them. But long term plans for giant pandas survival means finding ways to reintroduce them back into their wild habitat... Continue reading

Posted Jan 19, 2013 at Pandas Live on

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Giant Pandas at BFX

Here we go, as I provide more video from the Ya'an Bifengxia panda base in SW China. An upgrade to my video card that could better handle the HD video I had shot, has helped tremendously, thank goodness. I am... Continue reading

Posted Jan 7, 2013 at Pandas Live on

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Observing giant pandas at the Bifengxia panda base

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Holiday season, the New Year is just around the corner! So, I have updated my video software, it was on sale, I guess I needed it anyway, my version was 9 and the latest... Continue reading

Posted Dec 27, 2012 at Pandas Live on

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Scientist understanding the past to help pandas in the future

Amazing work continues to go on behind the scenes with genetic scientist continuing to put the pieces of the puzzle together of how pandas have evolved. Scientists Discover Evidence of Giant Panda's Population History and Local Adaptation Dec. 16, 2012... Continue reading

Posted Dec 18, 2012 at Pandas Live on

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Panda country, Ya'an, China and its famous covered bridge

During most of our time on the Earthwatch expedition, we stayed in the city of Ya'an, China at the Ibis hotel there. I would certainly recommend this hotel, very nice, right off the Qingyi River and covered bridge. They had... Continue reading

Posted Nov 26, 2012 at Pandas Live on

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Amazing journey, working with the pandas in SW China

Hooray, I am finally getting all caught up from my trip to China this last October and am now beginning the process of story telling as I call it, of what I saw and did while working and visiting three... Continue reading

Posted Nov 22, 2012 at Pandas Live on

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Giant Pandas and Mass Extinction, No Way!

Let's stand by Mei Xiang and all of the other pandas in the world and do something about climate change! After all the years of studying the giant panda and trying to understand their needs along with finding ways to... Continue reading

Posted Nov 12, 2012 at Pandas Live on

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News of Tao Tao release into the Wild

Everyone is so excited here at the China Giant Panda Protection and Research Center CGPPRC with the release of Tao Tao into the wild. It was one of the first things we were told was was going to be taking... Continue reading

Posted Oct 12, 2012 at Pandas Live on

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In China, first day to work with the pandas

How amazing it is to travel to China and be with the pandas. I am so grateful for this opportunity. As I mentioned in a previous post, I signed on with Earthwatch to work with the pandas in China. "Earthwatch... Continue reading

Posted Oct 8, 2012 at Pandas Live on

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Another web cam to watch Ling Ping on !

Thanks to a panda pal who tells us there is another webcam where we can keep up with Lin Ping and her family. It is through UStream. Be sure to bookmark this link: Zoo Thailand Panda Cam. Stream videos at... Continue reading

Posted Oct 4, 2012 at Pandas Live on

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Gangnum style panda

Thanks to the Chengdu Pambassador from You Tube who has moved their vivacious giant pandas around the world to bring awareness to the pandas. "He's topped charts all over the world, broken YouTube and K-Pop records, and taught Britney Spears... Continue reading

Posted Oct 4, 2012 at Pandas Live on

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Being creative to help protect endangered species

As every birth or death of an endangered animal is looked upon with much scrutiny, (I hope), it is heart warming to see people continuing to find better ways of observing and tracking the wild populations in order to understand... Continue reading

Posted Oct 3, 2012 at Pandas Live on

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Lin Ping of Thailand, no longer on True TV

I haven't kept up with Lin Ping for some time. She was always so entertaining. Thanks to True TV and Zoological Park Organization for putting up the money needed so that many could enjoy watching her. Thailand’s Panda Fans Lose... Continue reading

Posted Oct 1, 2012 at Pandas Live on

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