Panda Conservation Efforts

I recently watched a program on PBS, called 'Panda Nursery'. It mentioned the panda population, and breeding problems, care of pandas.  Here is a short clip from 'Panda Nursery' I thought I was great. 



Also, I have seen another panda program called 'Panda Tales'

For Full Clip Of  'Panda Nursery'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkVjqLtVm4Y

For Full Clip of 'Panda Tales'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIEWo_xJ5nU

'Panda Nursery'

Theres currently an estimated one thousand giant pandas left in China, and unless crucial steps are taken, the iconic bears could soon be wiped out forever. At Chinas Wolong Nature Reserve in the mountains in Sichuan Province, forty giant pandas and a dedicated team of staff play a crucial role in ensuring the survival of the species.

As part of the Reserves panda breeding program, a revolutionary new method of rearing twin cubs called swap-raising has been developed. Each cub is raised by both its natural mother and one of the Reserves veterinarians, Wei Rongping, to increase the chances of both cubs surviving.

Panda Nursery witnesses this special partnership between Rongping and an eleven-year-old female panda called Ershihao, who, three months after being artificially inseminated, gives birth to two tiny furless cubs. The program follows the first six months of the lives of the twin cubs as they are swapped between Ershihao and their surrogate mum, Rongping.

Panda Nursery follows the highs and lows of Lin Hes and Lin Hais eventful first six months and explores the challenges facing giant pandas in the wild. In three years it could be these two cuddly cubs turn to produce young of their own as Wolong Nature Reserves breeding program attempts to haul the giant bears back from the brink of extinction.

'Panda Tales'

Help PBS continue to offer all Americans - from every walk of life - the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television and online content. To donate, please visit http://www.pbs.org/support Go behind the scenes at the San Diego Zoo and get a rare look at the first year of life of the baby giant panda Zhen Zhen in PANDA TALES, airing November 29-December 7, 2008 (check local listings) on PBS.

Since making her entrance into this world, giant panda cub Zhen Zhen has captivated San Diego Zoo and "panda cam" visitors with her antics and charm. This program, airing as part of the December 2008 pledge drive (check local listings) on PBS, covers the first year of her life; it also takes a serious look at the plight of the giant panda and how the zoo's program has affected the resurgence of this endearing species. Help PBS continue to offer all Americans - from every walk of life - the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television and online content. To donate, please visit http://www.pbs.org/support