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What is the feeling of having a panda friend that can share meals on the eve of Chinese New Year? Dongsheng Village in southwest China's Sichuan Province is a place located in the wild panda's habitat. Li's family lives in front of a bamboo grove on the fringe of the village. Over the past 20 years, four giant pandas have visited his house, and one of them even got some pork ribs from Li as a "dinner of New Year's Eve." The panda did not appear again since 2011, therefore Li missed this "old friend" very much.
About 'Journeys in Nature: Southwest Humanities Series'
Home to the national treasure giant pandas, Sichuan Province in southwest China is never short of interesting stories between man and nature. Living by the edge of the forests, it's relatively common for the residents to encounter wild creatures, such as giant pandas and otters. In this series, we will show you how the locals get along with wildlife.
For more:
Southwest Humanities Series Ep. 1: How to find a panda in the mountain
Southwest Humanities Series Ep. 2: Looking for the 'water cat'
Southwest Humanities Series Ep. 3: Meet an old friend in the dark woods
(All photos by CGTN Nature filming crew)
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