Bamboo is an important part of many biodiverse ecosystems. There are several animals worldwide that use bamboo for food and shelter. A well-known example is the giant panda (from China), as well as the red panda (China), mountain gorilla (Uganda), half lemurs (Madagascar), baloogle cat (Ethiopia) and rust wrens (South America).
In addition to these animals, there are many other animals that benefit from bamboo. Planting bamboo can quickly provide the right conditions for these species.