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The giant panda.
China has conducted experiments on how to preserve the species of panda . Currently there are 293 in captivity and another 27 in zoos worldwide. They found that animals that were behind bars total lost interest in playing, even administering Viagra to the males. Despite all efforts, they realized that the best way to get the female get pregnant was through Artficial insemination methods. In July 2009 Chinese scientists confirmed the birth of a baby panda (had sperm frozen).
When the earthquake happens of May 2008 in China, 8 panda cubs were in captivity in Wolong were sent to recover Bifengxia. Such was the magnitudde this earthquake, that its facilities were completely destroyed.
The panda is very special and challenging to reproduce. They are very shy and independent, but the efforts made by scientists have proved successful, thanks to knowledge and hours of state observers, both in their natural habitat and in captivity.
Panda Reproduction is viviparous. Mating takes place in spring and the young are born in late winter. The female gives birth to between one and two cubs, which reach sexual maturity between four and ten years. Panda's behavior is described which are solitary animals except during mating season, spend their lives mostly on the ground, but climb trees on occasion.
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