PandaChat#2

Do you know Pandas are one of the top rated animals near to extinction?  These pandas are suffering right now because of the problems we produce and produce and produce.

Pbl#1 – (pbl means problem by the way).

Panda Food!

Their Homes = destroyed.

Bamboo Forests; only grow at high mountains about 500 – 3, 100m high from the ground.   This forests are the best place for the pandas to live, because they are already surrounded by food, high peak mountains prevent enemies from killing the babies and  pandas are much more safer.  But these forests are wiped out fast. 50 % of it is already gone.  The purpose is to have more space for buildings, electricity and all those kind of stuff.  But, IMAGINE; your house right NOW, is taken out of your hands, all your PS3, Xbox, Blackberry, Computer,  Plasma TV, 3d TV, your sweet BEDROOM, your clothes, is TAKEN away from you.  And you have no choice…  the only possible way is to live outside the streets until you move into another available house… would YOU like that?

Pbl#2 – Panda Killed.

Have you ever heard of poachers? If yes, Pandas do get killed because of their fur. Did you know that? I bet you didn't. *sigh* it's a shame isn't it?  Sometimes, they are stolen and sold as pets, but they are treated horribly! 

Like this poor dog. :( 

These Panda Poachers kill pandas straight away, some are really injured or killed in cages, traps or shot.
Do you really want that? It's like loosing another Mao Mao. Imagine, your special someone was taken away from you, by force, no free will.  Would you let them go or would you fight back?
I WOULD.

#How could I help these pandas?

You could help by adopting a panda, or donate for the pandas in this website: http://wwf.panda.org/how_you_can_help/support_wwf/donate/

if not, you could write a letter to a Nature Reserve near you of how to help, or you could contact Walang Nature Reserve - China and ask them you are welcome to help them any time.

The last option you could do, is all up to you.  But let me give you a quote or a suggestion.

#MAKE OUR HOME A BETTER PLACE.

Goodluck!

Maria

xox.

Let's Have a PandaChat

Let me share a story with you....

In May 12, 2008, at exactly 2: 50 pm in the afternoon, I was watching  a TV series of Takeshi’s Castle when an emergency news came up and stopped my comedy show L.  A news reporter came up, with a serious tone, he apologized for the disruption of our show; in alert mode, He mentioned there was an a BIG ( 7.9 magnitude – Richter scale for any geographical people out there) massive earthquake in China at Sichuan.  At least 88’000 people are killed or missing.  It ruined all the buildings and homes of every human kind.  It was really devastating.  But the story is not over yet.   

At this point, the news reporter starts tearing up and I was really confused why.  But he mumbled,  at the peak mountains of Sichuan,  The Wolong Nature Reserve has lost an amount of pandas and workers who were trying to save their lives.  The centre was completely damaged.  Then, the news reporter showed us a mini clip, it was workers carrying a box… the news reporter sadly said, a nine year old mother panda called Mao Mao, was found crushed by her home; because of the river behind her home, it created a landslide.  Respectfully, the workers buried Mao Mao’s body.  

Everyone bowed their heads as He Changgui (the panda helper of Mao Mao) stood forward, crying, and placed Mao Mao’s favourite food on her grave.  They prayed for her, silently.  From now on, He Changgui promised to himself to take care of her babies and their babies.  He will visit Mao Mao everyday, to offer Mao  Mao her favourite food… 

He and Mao has a strong relationship as He treated Mao as his child.  He will always keep Mao in his heart forever.  As he said “ It’s like you could say something and she would understand you, if you were happy, she was happy too.” “She was my own dear child.”

This story touched me, it made me realise, everyone has their special someone in their hearts, even though if it’s an animal.  They could still be special to you.  There are chances that your special someone might just be taken away from you in a flash, that’s why you enjoy every minute you have with them.  Like He & Mao.

# R.I.P. Mao Mao.

Mao Mao was my true inspiration, that's why I made this blog, as a sign of remembrance for her...

Mao Mao & Children

Mao Mao, in the box

He Changgui & Mao Mao's Grave

Circle Of Life - More Information About The Pandas.

Yoo Hammies; in this blog, I will be talking about the pandas I mentioned in my 2nd blog in much more detail.

#1. What do the pandas look like ?

Can I have some of your fruitcake? ^^

Both Giant and Qinling pandas have a patterned fur of both black and white around their eyes, ears, legs, shoulders and back.  They have a LOT of molar teeth to be able to crush the bamboo.  These giant pandas grow up to 150 cm long, an adult can weigh up to 100 – 150 Kg!. They are really heavy… Good for weightlifting I guess. JOKE!

#2. Where do Pandas live?

Wonderful, isn't it?

All pandas live in bamboo forests in the high mountains of  China. Mostly in the Minshan and Qinling mountains ( that’s were the Qinling pandas got their name).

#3. Do pandas have any enemies?

Lovely..

 Pandas are very peaceful however, they have a few enemies… that kill pandas. These are Leopards and Jackals. They eat the cubs.  Are you wondering if they will fight back? well, if there are no other options to escape, they will definitely fight back.   They show their aggression by lowering their heads and stare directly at the enemy.  They might look so adorable, but they are as strong as any other bears. So watch out haters! ;]

#4. What do Pandas eat ?

Ohh! Bamboo!

Its simples, everybody knows : Bamboo.

Except for bamboos,  Pandas also eat small rodents and fruits.  Everyday, pandas have to eat 12 – 38 kg to get the energy they need.

#5. Are pandas sociable to other pandas?

L O V E 

Well, pandas are very relaxed and they don’t mostly socialize with each other.  Actually, Pandas are classified as one of the anti – social animals.  When a male panda would like to win over the heart of the female panda, it would take a LOT of TIME.  As in like 5 – 6 years of wait!  Also this male panda might not be the only one who fell in love with the same female panda.. That means they all have to fight and the best male panda wins the female’s heart.  But, it can be the other way round… The male panda can be the playboy.   He might aim for different females every time.  These pandas mostly fall in love and produce babies  during spring.  Between the month of March to June.  The longest time pandas can only socialize is up to either 2 – 4 days and that’s it!  Oh. I nearly forgot, Pandas can only produce 1 cub normally.

#6.  New Born Babies

Baby P!

The mother panda has to wait at least 95 – 100 days for a baby cub to be born.  When these baby cubs are born, they are known as the smallest mammal  in the world?  They weigh up to 5oz and they are the size to a stick of a butter! Aren’t they really small!? If you have big hands,  I bet you, that might look like a giant for them… O.o

After 8 weeks of entering the big world, these cubs still can’t open their eyes.  It would take about 3 months to be able to open their eyes and form black and white patches and some fur.  But these little babies still need their mommy till 1.  Like c’mon every baby does need their mummy.

In the age of 2, these babies are fully grown and ready to leave their mommy and travel with their adventurous life on their own.

#7. How many pandas are left in the wild?

Mummy?

Hmm…. Well in 2004, they said there are 1,600 pandas left…. So now it should be roughly 100 – 800 pandas left.  I’m not sure though…

BUT, let me tell you this, it’s decreasing and it is near to extinction…

Well, I hope this is enough information for you ^^.

If not, then ask the help of GoOgLe. I’m joking.

Here’s some websites:

http://wwf.panda.org/

http://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/animals/creaturefeature/panda/

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/panda/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_panda




See u!


Maria 
xox






Oh, BTW, if you want more information, watch this man experience and achieve his dreams since he was a child! Its at BBC ONE. :]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcz7_PZyT-A

It's Martin meets the cubs! 

Enjoy! :]

Maria
xox

 

Panda Facts.

Hola Hammies! How are you? :]

How much do you know about Pandas? Did you know there are different types of Pandas? If you don’t, this post will tell you simple facts about these pandas so  keep reading this blog… ^^

 There are different types of Pandas.  There are the Giant panda, Qinling pandas and the Red pandas.

Let's start with the well known adventurous panda - The Giant Pandas. 

These creatures are the big ones...

                                         

Who Wants Apples? 

·     The giant pandas (AKA for the Chinese people; Da xiong mao meaning giant bear cat) are originated from central and south western of China & the north of Vietnam. 

·     These wonderful creatures are the symbolism of peace to China. 

·     Giant pandas have black patches at their back, their black rounded ears and around their eyes.  The panda’s eyes are vertical slits; this is because they are nocturnal animals which they have a great ability to see in the dark. 

·     They have very sharp senses - hearing and smell.  They have big (molar) teeth which allow them to easily crush bamboos. 

·     Their throat and their stomach has a thick and tough lining to prevent splinters.

·     They are always either relaxed or eating. They might appear to be always calm, but they are great tree climbers and powerful swimmers!- who’s a swimmer out there? Thumbs UP! :]].

Aren't they interesting facts? ^^

Now, let's go to the adorable red pandas (you know RED is may favourite colour! )

         Look at their Hazel eyes..

·     Red pandas are the mini red version of the giant pandas, they are related to Giant pandas and Racoons. That’s why they got the racoon’s tail.

·     They are the size of a house cat. They have a bushy tail which they use to wrap around their body as their blankets.

·     They live in the same place as the giant pandas, they are also found in the high mountains of Nepal.

·     They spend their day living in the trees.

·     Like the giant pandas, these pandas like bamboos. But they also LOVE fruits, roots and all those kind of stuff.

·     They are shy (like me). :]

Aren’t they cute?!?

& the last of all, gorgeous little pandas.. The Qinling Pandas! 

Isn't he Cutee!! - Fung Hu.

                           

• They are the baby version of the Giant Pandas.

• They have a smaller and rounder head, they have a very large teeth.

• They have the same colour and texture of fur as the Giant pandas.

• They are found in the Qinling Mountains, where they are protected against poachers.

• There are roughly 200 - 300 Qinling pandas left around the world. They are near to extinction.

Qinling Pandas are the babies! They are so Freaking Cutee! :]

See you at my next blog Hammies ^^

Maria 

xox

Hello World!

"Every Living Thing has the rights to live."    Maria xox"

Hey There Hammies! I'm Maria Kimmy Concepcion (but you can just call me  Maria or Kim:] ).  I live in Tokyo, Japan - deuces to the Japanese people out there, I am 16 years old, I study in a private boarding school and I am Asian! (Firstly, let’s get this straight, I am a cool Asian not a FOB one * wink!. - If you don't know what a FOB means, then don't worry). I am learning to be a veterinarian (in simple words = A Vet).  I want to achieve to go to China, to learn about their culture but also to fulfil my dreams of raising an actual baby Panda!  Now, obviously I won't forget the shopping, eating KFC or Chinese food, play PS3 and all those kind of stuff; but Pandas are my 1st priority.  I (<3) LOVE them. Don't you? 

I like travelling, I am very strong willed and I like wildlife. Whenever I go somewhere during my Holidays, I always wanted to explore the woods and find different kinds of species or something like that.

How about you? What’s you interest? ^^

Let me share you photos of animals I saw in San Francisco.

A Hawk - best bird ever.

A wolf wants be the spotlight in Yosemite - National Park.
I love Wolves.

Yours truly, 

Maria :] 

xox