The phrase "giant panda" refers to a large bear-like animal that is black and white in color. It is known for being rare and found mostly in China. Full definition
The number of giant pandas in the wild is reportedly on the rise, and satellite data suggest that a steady decline in the species» habitat has been halted. (scientificamerican.com)
What Critics Say: «Shipping out more than $ 1 million to study the socialization of giant pandas in a nature preserve in China may not be the best stewardship of taxpayer money.» (discovermagazine.com)
China's Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding keeps eggs, sperm and other tissue samples from pandas and other natives species preserved in cold storage. (science.howstuffworks.com)