Tree dens play a critical role in panda lifestyle

(San Diego Zoo Global) In a paper recently published in the journal Biological Conservation, an international team of conservationists highlights the importance of tree dens as a choice for pandas raising infants in native habitats. The study, conducted in Fengtongzai Reserve in China, analyzed the difference in microhabitats of cave dens and tree dens used by female pandas. The result of the research suggests that conservation efforts need to take into account species use of microhabitats and habitat features as well as overall ecological systems.

Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - April 16, 2019 Category: Biology Source Type: news