BERLIN, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- Almost 40 years ago, Andreas Knieriem saw a giant panda for the very first time. In the soft afternoon light, the black-and-white newcomer sat quietly, calmly chewing bamboo.
"Whenever you see a panda, you can't help but smile," said Knieriem, who now serves as the head of Zoo Berlin. "It's fluffy and gentle, the very image of nature's kindness."
