The Giant Panda also helps protect many different Chinese species. They don't physically help protect these animals but they are known as umbrella species. Pandas help protect other species because as we protect them we are protecting other species in that same environment. This theory has been thought of for years but it has only been proven recently. Researchers observed species that only live in China and found out that 70% of the mammals, 70% of birds and 31% of amphibians live within the pandas geographic range. Still, Pandas don't protect all of Chinas endemic species. Protecting these ecosystems is still not enough for the conservation of Chinas unique animals. In order to protect more species they need more umbrella species. Researchers claim that China needs more animals like the Panda that should be protected because of their beauty and attraction of tourism.
In my opinion I think it's amazing that one species can help protect other species just because they are considered a national symbol that need to be protected. As someone who loves Pandas, it's nice too know they are helping many other unique species that are only found in China. I agree with these researchers that there should be more umbrella species that are protected. The more animals that are protected the more unique species in China will be saved. The Pandas don't help protect all the species, there are still some that are left in danger. If they begin to protect animals like the Tiger, other animals in the Northern part of China will be saved.
In my opinion I think it's amazing that one species can help protect other species just because they are considered a national symbol that need to be protected. As someone who loves Pandas, it's nice too know they are helping many other unique species that are only found in China. I agree with these researchers that there should be more umbrella species that are protected. The more animals that are protected the more unique species in China will be saved. The Pandas don't help protect all the species, there are still some that are left in danger. If they begin to protect animals like the Tiger, other animals in the Northern part of China will be saved.