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Journey deep into the bamboo forests of China to discover the remarkable story of the giant panda. Follow legendary researcher Professor Pan Wenshi, explore one of the world's leading panda breeding centres, and witness the extraordinary conservation efforts helping this ancient species recover after habitat loss, earthquakes, and decades of decline. Subscribe to Our World: bit.ly/3xnPuGL

For 20 years the man they call 'Papa Panda' has turned away the media. Now Pan Wenshi breaks his silence to take cameras on an eye-opening journey to view wild pandas in the remote and beautiful mountains of Sichuan, Western China.

This film was first broadcast: 04 Nov 2012

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