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Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding |
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Chengdu Research Base live in large naturalistic habitats, which
help the visitors to understand how these animals live in the wild .
It is an excellent recreational area and a highlight of any visit to
Chengdu. Many types of bamboo, trees, and flowers thrive at the Research Base. Several species of birds also make their home there. The human-made structures have been designed to blend well with the natural scenery. Endangered species such as giant pandas, red pandas, and black-necked cranes reproduce well at the Research Base. Also located at the Research Base is the Giant Panda Museum which provides interesting educational information about a variety of species native to China. Eighty five percent of the wild panda population resides in Sichuan. Wild giant pandas can be found in the Chengdu governed areas of Chongzhou, Dujiangyan, Dayi, Pengzhou, and Qionglai. The Research Base is one of the important centers in China for the captive conservation of giant pandas. The current goal is to increase the captive population of giant pandas. The ultimate goal is to reintroduce giant pandas to the wild. To achieve this goal certain pandas will be raised in such a way as to provide them with the necessary skills to survive in the wild. Reintroduction of captive animals to the wild will both increase the number of individuals and the genetic diversity of the wild population. The Research Base hopes to help ensure the survival of giant pandas and increase the chances for giant pandas to coexist with humankind. The Research Base has welcomed many levels of government officials and over 100,000 visitors from China and scientific achievements of the Research Base have been highly praised by visitors. As a result of these achievements, the Research Base has been highly praised by visitors. As a result of these achievements, the Research Base received the following awards: 1) Global 500 Award from the United Nations Environmental Planning Department; 2)China's Gold Medal for scientific technology of plants, which is the highest award given for China's environmental protection, and 3) the Excellent National In 1993, The Chengdu Municipal Government agreed with the Chengdu Travel Bureau's plan to construct the China Panda City in Chengdu. The Research Base is one of the main parts of the China panda City and encompasses an area of 240 hectares. The second part of the China Panda City is a tourism development area, which will be 170 hectares in size. The Research Base was built by the Chengdu Garden Bureau. The tourism development area will be built by Chengdu Tourism Bureau. Next page:Wolong Nature Reserve |
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