Baby giant panda in the snow, China

Baby giant panda in the snow, China

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Back to black ... and white. Happy Panda Day!

Let's celebrate one of nature's fluffiest treasures: the giant panda. Native to China, these iconic black-and-white bears are more than just adorable. They play a crucial role in their bamboo forest ecosystem by dispersing seeds and fostering new vegetation growth, which benefits countless plants and animals.

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