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This is a partial list of giant pandas, both alive and deceased.The giant panda is a conservation-reliant vulnerable species. [1] Wild population estimates of the bear vary; one estimate shows that there are about 1,590 individuals living in the wild, [2] while a 2006 study via DNA analysis estimated that this figure could be as high as 2,000 to 3,000.
The giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), also known as the panda bear or simply panda, is a bear species endemic to China. It is characterised by its white coat with black patches around the eyes, ears, legs and shoulders.
As of 2016, the giant panda has been removed from the endangered species list. Giant Panda numbers have increased 17% in the last decade. A female giant panda snoozes at Zoo Atlanta.
Let the animal kingdom celebrate, the giant panda has downgraded from 'endangered' to 'vulnerable' species.
It hosts over 4,000 species. [2] According to China's Third National Giant Panda Survey, Wolong National Nature Reserve houses about 150 wild giant pandas. The reserve is also a home to many other endangered species including snow leopards, red pandas, golden snub-nosed monkeys, white-lipped deer and many plants.
Let the animal kingdom celebrate, the giant panda has downgraded from 'endangered' to 'vulnerable' species.
Bei Bei turned 9 years old in 2024. Giant pandas achieve sexual maturity between the ages of 4 and 8. [11] It has been reported that upon reaching this milestone, he would become part of a breeding program credited with increasing panda populations until they could be removed from the endangered species list. [12]
In honor of the pandas’ debut, the National Zoo is hosting a series of events called the “District of Panda” from Jan. 25 to Feb. 9, including a Lunar New Year event.