The black-and-white bear of the bamboo forests, part of whose range lies in Ngaba (Ch. Aba), the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau.
- Group: Mammal
- Habitats: Forest, bamboo
- Regions: Amdo
Habitat
Mountain forests with dense bamboo.
Diet
Almost entirely bamboo.
Ecological role
A bamboo specialist and a flagship for forest protection.
Threats
Loss and fragmentation of forest by logging, roads and dams.
Conservation
Listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN. The CTA lists the giant panda among the native wildlife of Tibet.