Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)

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IUCN Red List Assessments

• 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"

Summary of the 2016 IUCN Assessment

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

See also

• Panda diplomacy
• List of captive giant pandas