This book is aimed at adults and children alike and will appeal to everyone with an interest in natural history, conservation and, of course, pandas. It is written by one of the world's leading international veterinary surgeons.;The rarity of the panda, and its highly specialized habitat and behaviour make it one of the best-loved but least-known of the world's creatures. This book reveals the origins, legends and natural history of the panda and David Taylor, from his work in the world's leading zoos and in the wild, writes from first hand experience of the measures taken to protect and increase the numbers of this most remarkable and mysterious of mammals.;David Taylor is a well-known television personality in Britain and Europe, and his autobiography, "One By One", has been serialized by the BBC. He is author of several books including the "Zoo In ..." series, and the "Animal" series. He has also written "The Ultimate Dog" and "The Ultimate Cat".