In Photos: Pandas

With those unmistakable black eyes and ears, pandas are the face of wildlife conservation - their future lies in our hands.

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Chengdu

Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Centre strives to increase the number of wild pandas.
Mother and Cub

Panda cubs are born very small and need close attention from their mothers.
Tree Climbing

Pandas are surprisingly adept at climbing trees.
Panda Cubs in a Tree

Two panda cubs take a rest between bouts of play at a research centre.
Playing a Bamboo Flute

This panda isn't playing a giant flute, but munching on their favourite food; bamboo.
Play

Play is an important part of the development process for any animal, including pandas!
Future

A future for pandas lies in our hands. With numbers plummeting in the wild mainly due to habitat loss and slow reproductive cycles, we must work hard to keep these precious animals on our planet.