Wild panda enjoys some human tourism in Shaanxi province

Visitors were amazed to find a very special picnic companion at a scenic spot in Yangxian, Shaanxi Province on Apr. 21, 2017. As calm as you please, a wild panda strolled along the path, walking right up to some tourists who offered it some food. The bear seemed happy to accept the kind human offer, happily eating the food, while people took photos. [Photo: hsw.cn]

The panda was even comfortable enough to take a nap after the meal, leaving about half an hour later. The tourism site is right next to a national reserve. Its staff members have reported coming across wild pandas on several occasions in the past year. [Photo: hsw.cn]

Experts say that at this time of year pandas tend to seek bamboo shoots at lower levels, close to human settlements, where the plant grows better. The experts suggest the pandas should be observed at a distance if spotted, but tourists should not try to make physical contact. Statistics show there are 345 wild pandas in the Qinling Mountains region. [Photo: hsw.cn]