"Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries, home to more than 30% of the world's pandas which are classed as highly endangered, covers 924,500 ha with seven nature reserves and nine scenic parks in the Qionglai and Jiajin Mountains. The sanctuaries constitute the largest remaining contiguous habitat of the giant panda, a relict from the paleo-tropic forests of the Tertiary Era. It is also the species' most important site for captive breeding. The sanctuaries are home to other globally endangered animals such as the red panda, the snow leopard and clouded leopard. They are among the botanically richest sites of any region in the world outside the tropical rainforests, with between 5,000 and 6,000 species of flora in over 1,000 genera."
Source: UNESCO World Heritage
Postcard 1
Tha giant panda has a poor vision but keen senses of smell and hearing. It does fear the cold and does not hibernate. Beautiful stamps used. Thanks to Toni of China. Xie xie.
Postcard 2
Nice postcard bought in Chengdu and mailed from Guiyang by Mingzhuxia. Thanks. Xie Xie.
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