Incredible tales of wonder and woe are told as the staff at China's Wolong National Nature Reserve struggle daily to preserve one of the most popular yet endangered species on Earth -- giant pandas.
EPISODE 1
Welcome to Wolong
Panda-birthing season is underway at China's Wolong National Nature Reserve. The staff members are forced to intervene when eight-year-old Mao Mao suffers a complicated birth.
EPISODE 2
You You's Tale
You You the panda endures a long and difficult labor at China's Wolong National Nature Reserve. She gives birth to twins, but one is stillborn.
EPISODE 3
Mei Sheng's Tale
A four-year-old panda named Mei Sheng leaves the San Diego Zoo for Wolong, and an official ceremony marks the separation of the six-month-old pandas from their mothers.
EPISODE 4
Lu Lu's Tale
Panda behavior is observed during mating season at Wolong National Nature Reserve, and the threats to wild pandas in China's Qinling Mountains are highlighted.
EPISODE 5
Tale Ends
As another year draws to a close, the staff at China's Wolong National Nature Reserve takes a look at how far the pandas have progressed.