Providing a wealth of information and amazing photography in a coffee-table book format, Saving the Giant Panda will appeal to panda lovers and conservationists alike, and is the perfect gift for all animal enthusiasts.

Combines the latest findings from the field and the laboratory with panel and workshop summaries from a recent international conference.

"Giant Pandas in the Wild: Saving an Endangered Species" is an insider's view of one of the most alluring and least understood animals on the endangered species list. Through photographs never before published in a book readers enter a magical world in the remote mountainous area that is home to China's remaining 1100 wild pandas. Zhi, who began her research in 1985, made the panda's habitat her second home and gained the trust of more than 20 of these animals. Her observations and photographs dispel the popular myths about pandas and draw attention to the dedication required to save the panda from almost certain extinction.

As humans take up more of the wilderness where the giant panda lives, the number of these wild bears has decreased. Efforts have been in place for years to save the cuddly-looking creatures, but they are still endangered. Read about the habits and lifestyle of these precious animals, and learn what you can do to help save them.

As more and more land is cleared to expand cities in China, the giant panda faces increasing hardships. These shy and peaceful bears struggle with decreased food supply, dwindling living space, and hungrier predators. Readers will learn about this and much more, including ways they can pitch in to save the panda.

Describes the habitat, behavior, and endangered status of giant pandas and suggests ways to help save them from extinction.

Learn all about giant pandas, including where they live, why they are endangered, and how people are working together to save them. Chapters explain physical characteristics and behaviors as well. Additional features include full-color photographs, informative sidebars, detailed maps, a glossary of key words and phrases, and an introduction to the author.