I once owned a cute Panda stuffed toy. I have lost it due to the carelessness of the previous occupants of the house where I formerly reside.  Only the memories way back rekindles my fondness to these charmingly and enchanting creatures.

A delight of nature, the Giant Panda with a scientific name of Ailuropoda melanoleuca, Chinese name 大熊貓 (Dao Xiong Mao)simply known to others as Panda. It is commonly found in Central westen and South western China. No other animal both signifies the beauty and struggle of life in China than the Panda. Though it is included in the number of international conservation they still remain on the endagered list of animals. The pandas are characterized by their black patches around its eyes and body. They never ceases to amaze the public with their playful and childlike nature. They belong to the order Carnivora but suprisingly their diet is 99% vegetarian they can also eat other foods like fish and poultry such as eggs.  Commonly seen in paintings, Pandas can be seen clinging onto it or chewing pieces of it. Bamboos are really part of the Pandas diet. Even if bamboos are hard to digest and they need to eat a considerably large amount of it for them to be able to get the required nutrients it is still indispensable in their diet. Just imagine in the chilly mountain forest of Central China in Sichuan province, Pandas are peacefully nestled here. 

In the ancient times, where emperors reign. Pandas are a symbol and emblem of goodluck. They symbolizes bravery and power. Now, they’re made national emblems too. They can be seen  in the Worldwildlife fund logo.  The expanding of human settlements has been pushing animals for them to have smaller habitats. It has been a continous problem. It isn’t yet too late.Like the Pandas we strive to live in this world. Let us be one with nature. It has been entrusted to us. Learn the importance of conservation.  

For those interested how to be a part of the WORLDWILDLIFE FUND, you can visit the website listed below.

http://www.worldwildlife.org/ (international) 

http://www.wwf.org.ph/main.php (Philippines)

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