中国人文标识系列:大熊猫,国宝的百年传奇(英)Giant Panda,the Century-old Legend of Living Fossi Animals


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大熊猫在蓝色星球的第一次漫步,是在遥远的800万年前; 人类第一次清晰地听到大熊猫的脚步声,是在1869年乍暖还寒的早春。 从大熊猫出现在人类面前的那一刻起,它的“食色性也”就深深地吸引着世人的眼光。 100多年过去了,大熊猫依然是让人着迷。 大熊猫似乎没有过去,因为我们不知道“它是谁”, 有人梳理出了大熊猫从古到今的几十个名称,但哪一个是“大熊猫”? 大熊猫又往哪里去? 虽然从“濒危”降到“易危”,但野外大熊猫的数量依然少得可怜 我们试图揭开大熊猫身上的神秘面纱,让大熊猫永远和人类和谐共生…… The giant panda, or the panda, a rare species that first appeared as early as 8 million years ago, has retained its original appearance and kept its physiological habits over the years, becoming the living fossil of animals on the earth today and the relic of primitive organisms. As a rare animal in the world as well as in China, the giant panda is few in number, no more than 2000 with the wild and the captive combined. But giant pandas and their habitats have drawn worldwide attention since they are flagship species to be protected for biodiversity. The giant panda is the logo of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the giant panda flag can still be seen fluttering around the world. The giant panda has borne witness to major international sports events like the Asian Games and the Olympic Games as the mascot. The giant panda habitat in China has been included on the World Heritage List…




Threat to the Giant Panda


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As humans take up more of the wilderness where the giant panda lives, the number of these wild bears has decreased. Efforts have been in place for years to save the cuddly-looking creatures, but they are still endangered. Read about the habits and lifestyle of these precious animals, and learn what you can do to help save them.




Endangered Giant Pandas


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The giant panda is the national symbol of China and one of the most beloved animals in the world. So who would want to hurt this creature? How does it survive in the wild? Why are populations shrinking? Learn about giant pandas and what is being done to help save them.




Pandas


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Spatial Observation of Giant Panda Habitat


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This book evaluates the past, present, and future habitat suitability of giant pandas based on spatial observation technology involving optical remote sensing, microwave remote sensing, and LiDAR to discover the mysterious ecological environment of giant panda habitat. Considering the problems faced by the world natural heritage site protection, it takes the world natural heritage site “Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries – Wolong, Mt Siguniang and Jiajin Mountains” as the research area, exemplifies systematically the various techniques and methodologies of spatial information technology for monitoring, evaluation, and prediction of rare and endangered species habitats, and provides scientific suggestions for sustainable development of giant panda habitat based on a series of comprehensive case analysis at Wolong national nature reserve and Ya'an prefecture, Sichuan province, China. The book serves both as a textbook in the field of natural heritage protection, remote sensing, and GIS application, as well as a reference for managing natural heritage sites.




China


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Provides a brief introduction to life in China, including its history, climate, family and daily life, and customs.




Giant Panda


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How many giant pandas are left in the world? Why is so little known about the giant panda? Why do giant pandas have black-and-white fur? Giant Panda answers these and many other questions about this endangered species. Find out where giant pandas live and why they breed so slowly. Learn about their favorite food, bamboo. Read about how the growing human population of China has affected giant panda habitats, and what the Chinese government has done to save the pandas. See how the giant panda has become a symbol for conservation efforts around the world.




Abominable Snowmen, Legend Come to Life


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Scottish zoologist IVAN TERRANCE SANDERSON (1911-1973) coined the word cryptozoology and first used it in print in this hard-to-find 1961 work, the story of "hairy hominids" across the planet from the very beginnings of human civilization until the mid 20th century. With its scientific, anthropological approach, this is one of the first books to treat the phenomenon of "Bigfoot" seriously, and introduced a groundbreaking classification system for the spectrum of subhumanoids. "I am happy that a whole new generation of cryptozoologists-in-training will be able to read Ivan T. Sanderson's classic book," says cryptozoologist Loren Coleman in his new introduction. "This book opened the minds of many to the vastness of the hominoid reports. and spotlighted for people that Bigfoot/Sasquatch research was the next area for exploration in North America." This new edition, complete with the original illustrations and maps, is part of Cosimo's Loren Coleman Presents series. LOREN COLEMAN is author of numerous books of cryptozoology, including Bigfoot!: The True Story of Apes in America and Mothman and Other Curious Encounters.




Han Wu Di and Ancient China


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Profiles the life and accomplishments of Chinese emperor Han Wudi and discusses life in ancient China.




Go Wild! Pandas


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Welcome to the wild world of pandas! In this intro to the species, youngsters discover where on Earth this bear lives, what it eats, how big it grows, and how it communicates. Cool photos of adorable panda cubs and panda relatives bring the creatures into full focus. After learning the basics, young readers will discover why pandas need our help and what people around the world are doing to help save them. Filled with fun facts, games, and an activity focused on making a difference in the panda's world, Go Wild! will inspire kids to care about this adorable animal.