by Meg | Nov 14, 2013 | Internship, Panda, wildlife
Fact #4: Black and white…not exactly the most camouflaged, or is it? A question that is yet to be answered; why is the panda black and white? What advantage does this bring to them? If they have evolved other vital adaptations for survival why is their fur still...
by Meg | Nov 9, 2013 | Conservation, Internship, Panda, Science, wildlife
To continue on with our Fun Facts about Giant Pandas Series let’s move to #3 . . . Fun Fact #3: “Researches have counted 11 different panda calls” https://www.pdxwildlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bleat_chirp.m4a While observing the pandas I hear their...
by Meg | Nov 3, 2013 | Endangered Species, Internship, Panda, Science, wildlife
The time that I’ve spent studying the giant panda at Bi Feng Xia Panda Base I feel like I have a gained a valuable and personal insight into these animals. They are a carnivorous bear yet eat bamboo, they have strong powerful claws yet seem so docile and almost lazy,...
by Meg | Oct 13, 2013 | Conservation, Endangered Species, Internship, Panda, Science, wildlife |
I’ve been on base and annoying the keepers for nearly seven whole weeks. Time flies when you work with pandas. In the seven weeks I’ve been at Bi Feng Xia I’ve made progress on all studies and have finished the maternal observations. There’s still a lot of work to be...
by Meg | Sep 30, 2013 | Conservation, Endangered Species, Panda, Science, wildlife
You know you have one of the best jobs in the world when you get to watch baby pandas play during your time off. I often walk down to the Kindergarten on base and just sit and watch. I find it incredible that such a solitary animal can be so social. These furry...
by Meg | Sep 16, 2013 | Conservation, Endangered Species, Internship, Panda, wildlife |
I find the reproduction of the Giant Panda so unique and so fascinating. Throughout the short time I’ve spent at Bi Feng Xia I’ve learnt so much. I do believe practical experience is far greater than any knowledge gained from reading scientific articles. If you...
