PANDA ENDANGERMENT

The possible extinction of Pandas is a problem

directly related to the lack of genetic diversity,
which contributes to the number of Panda deaths
each year. There are only 1,600 pandas left in the
world.
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Sofia Perozzi
Period: 2
3/20/14
SCIENCE
Genetic Diversity
Genes are nearly identical in a
species with low genetic
diversity
Genetic Drift
A specific allele only exists in
similar individuals
An allele can eventually be
gone forever
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HOW BIG IS THIS PROBLEM?
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1,600 pandas lack of genetic
diversity
Leads to extinction of this
species
Has massive effects on the
Chinese ecosystem
Reflects human values
toward our environment
20,118 endangered species in
the world

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CAUSES OF ENDANGERMENT
Hunting
Habitat Loss
Natural Predators
Isolation and Fragmentation
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countdown/files/2013/02/Panda-Conservation-International.jpg
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Quake-Scared-Panda-s-So-Badly-They-re-Refusing-to-Climb-
Down-Their-Trees.jpg?1366620887
EFFECTS OF EXTINCTION
Chinese economics
Ecotourism
Ecology of the forest
Spreading seeds
Facilitating vegetation growth
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BETTER OR WORSE?
Population has remained consistent since
2004
In 2004, the population was 1,600 pandas
According to World Wildlife Fund
As of 2014, Currently, only around 61% of the
population, or about 980 pandas, are under
protection in reserves
Source: World Wildlife Fund
Calculation according to source:
61/980 = 100/x = 1606

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panda/giant-panda-habitat-map.jpg
STATISTICS
Scientific name: Ailuropoda
Melanoleuca
Weight: 220 to 330 pounds
Habitat: Mountains and
forests located in
Southwest China
Population: 1,600 Giant
Pandas in the wild
Status: Endangered
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content/uploads/2013/03/Bamboo-Forest-in-Anhui1.jpg
SOLUTIONS
Create protection
Increasing the number of Giant
Panda habitats
Patrolling against poaching,
encroachment, and illegal logging
Bringing together isolated Pandas
by creating green corridors
Assisting nature reserve
management by building facilities
nearby panda habitats
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WHY SHOULD YOU CARE?
They facilitate vegetation
growth and spread seeds
Economic benefits on Chinas
local communities
Biodiversity effect on other
organisms
Effect life quality for all
organisms
Represent Chinas interest in
wildlife

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"Giant Panda." WWF. World Wildlife Fund, n.d. Web. 02 Apr. 2014.