Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • Giant Panda History

    Uploaded by

    Tobi Gamble
    16 views1 page
    The giant panda is considered a national treasure in China, though once widespread throughout Asia they are now found only in small areas of southwest China. Pandas have existed for approximately 3 million years, since the Pleistocene era, and were kept in emperors' gardens during China's Han dynasty for their gentle nature. Though endangered, China began conservation efforts in the 1940s and established the first panda reserve in 1963; pandas were classified as endangered in the 1980s. The first Western description of pandas was by a French missionary in 1869, and pandas gained attention in the US after two were gifted to Washington DC's National Zoo by China in 1972 during President Nixon's visit.

    Original Description:

    Copyright

    © Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)

    Available Formats

    PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Report this Document
    The giant panda is considered a national treasure in China, though once widespread throughout Asia they are now found only in small areas of southwest China. Pandas have existed for approximately 3 million years, since the Pleistocene era, and were kept in emperors' gardens during China's Han dynasty for their gentle nature. Though endangered, China began conservation efforts in the 1940s and established the first panda reserve in 1963; pandas were classified as endangered in the 1980s. The first Western description of pandas was by a French missionary in 1869, and pandas gained attention in the US after two were gifted to Washington DC's National Zoo by China in 1972 during President Nixon's visit.

    Copyright:

    Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    16 views1 page

    Giant Panda History

    Uploaded by

    Tobi Gamble
    The giant panda is considered a national treasure in China, though once widespread throughout Asia they are now found only in small areas of southwest China. Pandas have existed for approximately 3 million years, since the Pleistocene era, and were kept in emperors' gardens during China's Han dynasty for their gentle nature. Though endangered, China began conservation efforts in the 1940s and established the first panda reserve in 1963; pandas were classified as endangered in the 1980s. The first Western description of pandas was by a French missionary in 1869, and pandas gained attention in the US after two were gifted to Washington DC's National Zoo by China in 1972 during President Nixon's visit.

    Copyright:

    Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    of 1

    History Of The Giant Panda

    The panda is considered a “National Treasure” to the people of China. Although


    they once roamed over a large portion of Asia, the wild pandas are now only found in a
    small area of Southwestern China along the Tibetan Plateau.

    Referred to as a “living fossil” the Giant Panda is believed to have existed for
    approximately 3 million years, since the Pleistocene age. Most animals of this era have
    long since perished.

    In China’s Han dynasty (206 BC – 24 AD), the highly prized and gentle pandas graced
    the gardens of the emperors. Pandas were believed to have mystical powers.

    Pandas were classified as an endangered species in the 1980’s. In the 1940’s the
    Chinese government began conservation efforts to protect pandas. In 1963 the first
    panda reserve was established in southern China.

    The first Westerner to describe a panda was Pere Armand David, a French
    missionary and naturalist in 1869.

    In 1972, when President Richard Nixon established relations with China, the
    panda gained attention in the United States. While visiting China the first lady, Pat Nixon
    commented to her host, her affection for the panda. It was in response to this comment
    that the first panda was sent to the National Zoo as a gift from China to Mrs. Nixon.

    You might also like