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Beijing Zoo was built in 1906; It now covers an area of about 50 hectares.
Over 6,000 animals of about 500 species are shown here. Among them
are tigers, golden monkeys, polar bears, hippopotami and giant pandas.
The giant pandas are by far the most treasured of all.
The
word "panda" in Chinese literally means "bear cat", because it is
mild and looks like a bear. It normally weights up to 140 kg and
is about 4.5 to 5 feet long. Giant pandas live in humid and dense
bamboo groves in mountainous areas at altitudes ranging from 2,000
to 4,000 meters. Subsequent drastic changes in the climate resulted
in deforestation that threatened its existence. It is one of the
rare animals in the world, and it is considered as one of China's
national treasures.
Entry fee:15yuan
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