Giant Panda Pictorial Annals

"Giant Panda Pictorial Annals" is a groundbreaking, comprehensive pictorial book celebrating the 150th anniversary of the giant panda's scientific discovery. This unique volume blends scientific research with cultural heritage, featuring nearly 250,000 words, 400 exquisite photographs, and various artworks. It traces the giant panda's journey from ancient times to the present, highlighting its conservation, biology, and cultural significance. Co-edited by leading experts, this book provides authoritative insights and a vivid visual portrayal, making it an indispensable resource for panda enthusiasts, researchers, and general readers alike.

The Office of Sichuan Province Local Records An organization under the People’ s Government of Sichuan Province, committed to the compilation, management and use of its local records and yearbooks. Forestry and Grassland Administration of Sichuan Province An organization under the People’ s Government of Sichuan Province, committed to the conservation and ecological rehabilitation of forests and grasslands, to the supervision and management of the forests, grasslands, wetlands, nature reserves and terrestrial wildlife resources in addition to the pilot work of its giant panda national park system.

Foreword Preface Chronicle of Events Part 1 Species, Origin Archaic Names Discovery Identity Part 2 Life Appearance Dietary Habit Mating Breeding Part 3 Environment Distribution Mountain Ranges Neighbors Part 4 Research Ecology Captives Breeding Censuses Research Institutes Part 5 Protection Rescue Nature Reserves Habitat Reintroduction Conservation Institutions Part 6 Culture Gifts from Home Going Abroad Diplomacy Symbol Overseas Returnees Publicity Appendices Bibliography Key Documents Epilogue