Why do panda caretaker wear masks?

They wear panda costumes and even sprinkle themselves with panda poop and pee! That masks the human smell, says Andrea Muller of Pandas International. By wearing panda suits when handling the cubs, caregivers minimize the animals' stress and human attachment, Muller says.



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If you possess a solid background in biology, animal behavior, language, and experience, you may apply for a position as a panda nanny and begin improving the lives of these adored animals.

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It costs about $350 to cuddle a baby panda for about 60 seconds. It is worth every penny. There is literally no other place where you can wrap your arm around the cutest creature in the world and get the best profile picture of all time. The money also helps Panda conservation efforts.

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