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August 11, 2005

Giant Panda Breeding Research Center – Chengdu, China


What would a visit to China be without seeing Pandas? We spent the good part of the morning meandering around the Giant Panda Breeding Research Center, which as the name suggest serves as reproductive research center for pandas. The center is somewhat more human than a zoo, and provides a seemingly warranted service. Most pandas live in captivity today; almost none live in the wild.

Also, on the premises was a Panda museum with detailed exhibits on panda evolution, habitats, and conservation efforts, and a documentary film on the date, mating and birthing of pandas. The doc was well worth the viewing.

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