Bamboo and Biodiversity | Chi Chi The Panda | Tasmin Little

Dec 24 , 2021 | Culture

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The giant panda is almost unique to China, but entirely universal in its appeal. It is the inspiration for the global conservation movement. One of the best-known pandas of the 20th century is Chi Chi, the basis of the original logo drawn for the World Wide Fund for Nature. Tasmin Little, concert violinist and China Current Culture Contributor, finds out why one animal enjoys a central role in the future of our planet.

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