The Wolong Panda Reserve Research Center was set up in 1958 (save) the declining panda population. The Panda Reserve is a three-hour drive from Chengdu. It's a natural reserve (cover) over 200, 000 hectares. As the (large) panda reserve of all in China, Wolong (add) to UNESCO in 1980.
In 2003, the Wolong Panda Reserve opened up wildlife observation areas, and it (attract) over 100, 000 visitors each year. The Wolong Panda Reserve is also home to other rare and endangered wild animals such as the golden monkey, red panda, and more.
The giant panda is (usual) classified in the bear family, and is native to central and southern China. Pandas' main food is bamboo, but they also eat foods such as fish, eggs, and honey.
Adult pandas have a (long) of 1. 6m to 1.8m, and weight between 176 to 275 pounds. Giant pandas have a large head obvious black patches around the eyes, ears, and the body.
Giant pandas are found in mountainous regions are thick with bamboo trees in Sichuan and Tibet. Pandas reproduce very slowly, and infant mortality(死亡率)is high—these are major reasons why it's such endangered species.
