Comebacks · VU Vulnerable
Giant Panda
Ailuropoda melanoleuca
The conservation movement's own emblem — downlisted from Endangered to Vulnerable in 2016 after decades of effort, though still bamboo-bound and rare.
VU · Vulnerable
Overview
The conservation movement's own emblem — downlisted from Endangered to Vulnerable in 2016 after decades of effort, though still bamboo-bound and rare.
mammalchinabear
Field data
| IUCN status | VU · Vulnerable |
|---|---|
| Population | ~1,800 |
| Trend | increasing |
| Last assessed | 2016 |
| Class / Order | Mammalia · Carnivora |
| Family | Ursidae |
| Range | China |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- A bear that eats almost nothing but bamboo, up to 38 kg a day.
- Has a modified wrist bone that works like an opposable thumb.
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Giant Panda art print
Museum-grade art print from the Giant Panda plate.
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Giant Panda plush
Museum-grade plush from the Giant Panda plate.
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Giant Panda notebook
Museum-grade notebook from the Giant Panda plate.
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