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The global giant panda population, a species emblematic of wildlife conservation efforts, stands at a critical 1,864 in the wild. The primary threat to their survival is habitat loss. In response, China has made significant strides to protect these beloved animals.
The wild population has increased again to 1,864 individuals as of March 2015. Since 2016, it has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. In July 2021, Chinese authorities also classified the giant panda as vulnerable. It is a conservation-reliant species.
giant panda, (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), bear with striking black-and-white coloration inhabiting bamboo forests in the mountains of central China. Its coloration, combined with a bulky body and round face, gives it a captivating appearance that has endeared it to people worldwide.
Explore the giant panda population across various countries, including detailed statistics into where these beloved animals can be found both in the wild and in captivity.
Wild giant pandas are native to China with the bulk of today’s population distributed across 20 different habitats throughout three specific provinces – Shaanxi, Gansu, and Sichuan. These habitats are highly isolated, so pandas from one don’t often come into contact with pandas from another.
This chart shows populations of Giant Pandas in the wild and in captivity according to the Chinese Forestry Administration Panda Census.
To protect the wild population, China established 67 natural reserves for giant pandas, covering 53.8% of their habitat and 66.8% of the wild population. As of the end of 2020, there were 633 captive giant pandas, and 11 of them have been successfully reintroduced into the wild, with 9 surviving.
Facts. Despite their exalted status and relative lack of natural predators, pandas are still at risk. Severe threats from humans have left just over 1,800 pandas in the wild. VU Status. Vulnerable. Population. 1,864 in the wild. Scientific Name. Ailuropoda melanoleuca. Height. Adults can grow to more than four feet. Weight. 220–330 pounds.
Established in October 2021, the Giant Panda National Park in Central China spans over 22,000 square kilometres, providing a home for around 72 per cent of the species’ population. Protected areas for the bears have increased in total size from 1.39 million hectares to 2.58 million hectares since 2012, safeguarding the beloved animals.
1,864 wild giant pandas were counted during a 2014 survey. An adult panda can weigh about 100-150kg and grow up to 150cm long. Pandas feed for up to 14 hours a day and can eat up to 38kg of bamboo. When born, a panda cub is just 1/900th the size of its mother.