The survival of the giant panda depends on the survival of its only food: bamboo. Habitat loss from the destruction of bamboo forests in south central China where they live made the giant panda a vulnerable species. This book tells how habitat conservation and the creation of borrowing-and-breeding programs with zoos around the world kept the beloved bear from extinction.

Includes index.

The giant panda -- Species at risk -- Losing panda habitat -- Giant pandas in the ecosystem -- Who got involved? -- Save the forests! -- Conservation in action -- China and the world -- Back from the brink -- Bringing the panda back -- Looking to the future -- Other species in danger -- The giant panda needs you!.