The giant panda is unique - and not just uniquely charming: it has no close relatives in the animal world. The iconic, instantly recognisable creature has symbolised wildlife conservation since it was adopted as a mascot. Yet despite having avoided extinction, a fate to which the species came perilously close, the population today is estimated at no more than 2000. This spectacular volume brings together the expertise of leading conservationists with an extraordinary collection of photographs from both the world-renowned Wolong research centre and the wilderness of Sichuan's magnificent Qionglai mountain range, the panda's natural habitat. Discover the world of this most lovable bear in this beautiful and authoritative celebration.
Panda: Back from the Brink
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Exquisite. A suitably stunning tribute to this incredible and much-misunderstood bear. (Henry Nicholls, author of The Way of the Panda) --Henry Nicholls, author of The Way of the Panda
The one-note diet, monochrome markings and long association with fertility treatments in captivity lend the giant panda an unreal air. But these animals are resilient: against all the odds, they total an estimated 2,000 individuals. This tribute to the beauty of the beast is informed by leading conservationists, but centres on stunning shots by photographer Zhou Mengqi. Backed by advice from panda experts Zhang Zhihe, Zhang Hemin and Hu Jinchu, Mengqi tracked his elusive subjects through the mountains of Sichuan for years. --Nature Magazine, 1 Dec 2011
The one-note diet, monochrome markings and long association with fertility treatments in captivity lend the giant panda an unreal air. But these animals are resilient: against all the odds, they total an estimated 2,000 individuals. This tribute to the beauty of the beast is informed by leading conservationists, but centres on stunning shots by photographer Zhou Mengqi. Backed by advice from panda experts Zhang Zhihe, Zhang Hemin and Hu Jinchu, Mengqi tracked his elusive subjects through the mountains of Sichuan for years. --Nature Magazine, 1 Dec 2011
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Zhou Mengqi has spent more than 20 years dedicated to studying and photographing pandas in their natural habitat, as well as in the research centre. He has won many awards with his remarkable images.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By G. I. Forbes
Format:Hardcover
This book was first written in Chinese with the title "Chinese Giant Panda"but is now issued in the UK by The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland to promote cthe arrival of 2 pandas at Edinburgh zoo.
There is everything you will ever want to know about pandas in this book.There are 3 sections a)history b)life style and c)conservation and the future.
The pictures are first class but it is a pity some are spread over one and a half or two pages.
There is a good map plus notes on resources,organisations and further reading.
There is everything you will ever want to know about pandas in this book.There are 3 sections a)history b)life style and c)conservation and the future.
The pictures are first class but it is a pity some are spread over one and a half or two pages.
There is a good map plus notes on resources,organisations and further reading.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I Bought this book for my Panda addicted aunt, The Book is absolutely filled with gorgeous photos I will probably get myself my own copy as a wildlife lover and keen amateur photographer.
The book is great to uplift moods in this rather depressing climate and highly recommmended for those that love stunning images plenty of awww's and ahhh's .
Not actually read it myself just leafed through the pages and gushed at the images.
The book is great to uplift moods in this rather depressing climate and highly recommmended for those that love stunning images plenty of awww's and ahhh's .
Not actually read it myself just leafed through the pages and gushed at the images.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Paulio
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Lovely book. Full of awesome pictures and interesting information on the Panda. I love Edinburgh Zoo and go annually at least. Therefore knowing some proceeds go to their society makes the purchase that bit sweeter.
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Excellent Book
I have a real soft spot for the Giant Panda and when I saw this book was available on kindle I just had to have it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by CW64
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Panda Back from the brink
Superb, photography to die for, a very clever size book and not too heavy. Bought for a friend and she adores it, so much information it is a psck up and put down book, SUPER!!!!
Published 15 months ago by Lynda
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Panda back from the brink
I bought on pre order, it arrived promptly after its release and was cheaper than when ordered.So I was very pleased. Read more
Published 16 months ago by pepp
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