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The panda is not special just because it is one of the most well known and charismatic animals on earth. It is also a very peculiar species, with many unique and remarkable characteristics.

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Giant panda (<i>Ailuropoda melanoleuca</i>); Sichuan Province, China. 
© Michel Gunther / WWF
Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca); Sichuan Province, China.
© Michel Gunther / WWF