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- Li Yiming, 2003, The Implications of Poaching for Giant Panda Conservation
- Jianjun Peng, 2001, Status and Conservation of Giant Panda
- Fuwen Wei, 2015, Progress in the Ecology and Conservation of Giant Pandas

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- Panda's imagery is now used as the face of conservation organizations like WWF, which help preserve numerous endangered species

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While this led to increased poaching, it also led to more recruitment into zoos and captive breeding programs which have helped boost populations

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- Pandas are some of the most striking and iconic animals on the planet

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- With pandas placed on the IUCN Red List, hunting them for any reason became illegal with a 10-year sentence for violation

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- This led to increased historical poaching for use as medicine and high-value gifts, decreasing the overall population

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- Pandas are prominent symbols of strength, prosperity, and friendship in China and Eastern Asia

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- With an increase in funding due to public concern, stronger anti-poaching laws and panda monitoring systems have been implemented

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- Negative public opinion on poaching have decreased poaching demand and let populations grow by 750 over 30 years.

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- It is unethical to kill an endangered animal for our own profit

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- Poaching historically increased during times of hardship as a means of quick cash, decimating populations

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- Conservation efforts have grown in response to deforestation, as losing pandas could lead to cascading effects

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- This historically increased populations by maintaining bamboo availability

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- Giant pandas act as a primary seed disperser for bamboo in their environments

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- Poached panda fur and meat fetches an extremely high price on the black market

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- Public awareness campaigns and stricter legislature have helped drastically lower poaching rates