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TIL During the 19th century, Armand David was the first westerner to 'discover' the Giant Panda, which he believed to be a "new species". In the course of his explorations, Père David sent back to... (aleteia.org)
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Original Title: TIL During the 19th century, Armand David was the first westerner to 'discover' the Giant Panda, which he believed to be a "new species". In the course of his explorations, Père David sent back to Paris specimens of 63 previously unknown animals and 65 birds.

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