Seeing a wild giant panda is a rare opportunity, and CGTN Nature finally achieved it during a patrol mission with the staff members of the Foping National Nature Reserve in China's Shaanxi Province. Yi Mao, the wild panda the crew came across, is 17 years old, and there're reasons the crew was able to get close to it. Check the video to learn more! 

About the 'Seven Continents, One Home' series:

In honor of International Day for Biological Diversity, CGTN travels across seven continents to explore the world's national parks and reserves. Visit China's "national treasure," the giant pandas in Shaanxi Qinling; the koalas and kangaroos in Australia; the towering Sequoia trees in North America; the Royal Botanical Garden in Britain; the lions and elephants in the African savannah; and the penguins and seals in the Antarctic. Let's walk into the wild and get to know our friends in nature!

For more: 

Seven Continents, One Home: Trace wild giant panda in China's Qinling Mountains (Part 1)

Seven Continents, One Home: Jaú National Park in Brazil

Seven Continents, One Home: Sequoia National Park in U.S.

Seven Continents, One Home: Kew Gardens in Britain

Seven Continents, One Home: Amboseli National Park in Kenya

Live: International Day for Biological Diversity – Seven Continents One Home

Trailer: Have an adventure on all seven continents with wildlife!

(If you want to contribute and have specific expertise, please contact us at nature@cgtn.com.)