Interesting, summed up nicely in this line from the wiki page "By directing public attention to the diminishing numbers of giant panda due to habitat loss, for

Interesting, summed up nicely in this line from the wiki page "By directing public attention to the diminishing numbers of giant panda due to habitat loss, for example, conservation groups can raise support for the protection of the panda and for the entire ecosystem of which it is a part." With the last few words being key. Thanks for letting me know about that topic.