An examination of the giant panda, discovered as recently as 1869 and not seen in the West until 1937 and the lesser-known red panda, which for 50 years was the only panda known to man. In particular, the book includes the results of the latest research in China on the habits of both the giant and lesser pandas. Much of this research shows that, far from being a species doomed to extinction by its slow reproductive rate and specilalized diet, the giant panda is perfectly adapted to its life in the high forests. The real ...
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An examination of the giant panda, discovered as recently as 1869 and not seen in the West until 1937 and the lesser-known red panda, which for 50 years was the only panda known to man. In particular, the book includes the results of the latest research in China on the habits of both the giant and lesser pandas. Much of this research shows that, far from being a species doomed to extinction by its slow reproductive rate and specilalized diet, the giant panda is perfectly adapted to its life in the high forests. The real threat to the survival of the giant panda is man. Accidental and deliberate trapping, and the destruction of precious habitats are driving both the giant and red pandas towards extinction. The author discusses in depth the problems of conservation and the prospects and limitations for breeding pandas in captivity. He concludes that only international co-operation on an unprecedented scale will halt the decline. The giant panda's scarcity and popularity led to its adoption as the symbol of the World Wildlife Fund and in recent years they have become precious diplomatic gifts.
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Very Good. Dust jacket has light scratches and outer edges have minor scuffs. Textblock has shelf wear. Book content is in very good readable condition. 160 p. 20 colour plates, line drawings, index. Intended for professional and scholarly audience.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 4to. Bump to top corners. Small mark to middle of front board. Names to verso of title page. Dw has light wear to extremities. Npc.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Good in Good jacket. Ex Library. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. Jacket in brodart, lightly scuffed and rubbed, 1.5" x 4" strip cut out of back. Boards have rubbed edges. Bep is torn out. Libray numerals on spinecover, no other library markings. Pages are clean, text has no markings, binding is sound.