Providing in-depth information on the Giant Panda, this illustrated text includes chapters on: classification, habitat, distribution and social organization, as well as folklore and classic stories. Physical characteristics, behaviour and conservation issues are also featured.

This is an insight into the life of the giant panda, explaining how it survives in its wet mountain habitat, how it communicates with other pandas and why it has such distinctive black-and-white markings. There are features on bamboo, conservation issues and what can be done to save this animal.