It can be hard to tell playtime from nap time

Artificial structures are designed to mimic the pandas' natural habitats and, for some, develop the skills that may help them be reintroduced into the wild. (c) Prof. Zhang Hemin and CCRCGP

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Saving Giant Pandas in China with Earthwatch
Saving Giant Pandas in China with Earthwatch
China  Animals
The bamboo-chewing giant panda is one of the most iconic endangered animals in the world. In the Sichuan province of China, Earthwatch volunteers and scientists work up-close with pandas being cared for in captivity, then help them adapt to life in the wild, so that they may breed and live longer and healthier lives. The long-term aim of this project is to create healthy, self-sustaining wild panda populations through the release of captive giant pandas. project reportread updates from the field
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