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People-related
Threats
- Loss of Habitat
- Accidental Snaring
- Deliberate Hunting
- Tourism
Tourism is an
additional threat to panda habitat. Many tourists are eager to see the scenic beauty of
western Sichuan. Glacial Lake, spectacular waterfalls, and winding valley floors can be in
Jiuchaigon, the first panda reserve open to tourist. While tourism generates jobs and much
needed income, it also brings cars, hotels, buses, trails, waste disposal problems, and
habitat disturbance.
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