The black and white color scheme of Apple’s iPods make for a perfect match with our lovable Pandas, so why not combine the two?

This adhesive cover is a good choice if you’re not too hard on your iPod as it’s only a thin layer applied to the front and back of the iPod; it won’t protect it against falls or impact. It’s available from ideastyle on eBay for only $9.99.

For iPod owners that a little rougher on them, like me, this case from Kiwali is a bit more protective. It features a cover flap that snaps into place to completely encase the iPod. At only $14.99 it’s a steal that will impress even non panda lovers (if they actually exist).

Unfortunately I couldn’t find any panda cases available for the new iPods, but I’m sure it’s only a matter of time. In the meantime, you could always sport this cute tee from Pandas International.

In the August issue of Molecular Biology and Evolution, researchers have shown that the Giant Panda still possesses high genetic diversity and evolutionary potential. This has led them to conclude that the reason Giant Pandas are facing extinction is directly related to human interference in the form of environmental encroachment. Humans are completely to blame for the decline in the Giant Panda population.

Was that really a surprise to anyone?

Luckily, the Chinese government has taken many effective conservation measures including Grain-to-Green, the Wolong Giant Panda Nature Reserve, and others in the hopes of keeping the wild Giant Panda population thriving.

Source: Chinese Academy of Sciences