View source for Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)

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[[File:Grosser Panda.JPG|alt=Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)|thumb|Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)]]

== IUCN Red List Assessments ==
The Fourth National Survey (2011-2014) estimates the Giant Panda population at 1,864, with 9.6% cubs and 50.5% mature adults.<ref name=":0" /> While the species meets Vulnerable criteria due to its small population size and fragmentation, recent data suggest a stabilisation and increase in population.<ref name=":0" /> Conservation efforts have expanded habitat, yet climate change threatens bamboo, vital to the Panda's survival.<ref name=":0" /> Despite a positive down-listing to Vulnerable, continued conservation efforts are vital to safeguard this iconic species against emerging threats.<ref name=":0" />
* 2016 — Vulnerable  (VU)
* 2008 — Endangered (EN)
* 1996 — Endangered (EN)
* 1994 — Endangered (E)
* 1990 — Endangered (E)
* 1988 — Rare (R)
* 1986 — Rare (R)
* 1965 — "Very rare but believed to be stable or increasing" <ref name=":0">https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/712/121745669</ref>

=== Summary of the 2016 IUCN Assessment ===

# The Fourth National Survey (2011-2014) estimated a Giant Panda population of 1,864, excluding young <1.5 years old.
# Demographic data suggests the total population could be around 2,060, with mature adults comprising approximately 1,040.
# The species meets criteria for Vulnerable due to a small population size.
# Fragmentation into subpopulations, each with fewer than 1,000 adults, poses a concern under criteria C2.
# Recent surveys indicate a stabilisation and increase in the population.
# Increased habitat availability supports population growth, but climate change threatens bamboo habitats.
# Despite down-listing to Vulnerable, continued conservation efforts are crucial to mitigate emerging threats.<ref name=":0" />

== See also ==

* [[Panda diplomacy]]
* [[List of captive giant pandas]]

== External links ==

* https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/712/121745669

== References ==
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