Panda Gigante

Ailuropoda melanoleuca

Vulnerable ↑

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

20 years

Length

1.5 m

Weight

100.0 kg

Population

1.9K

Trend

↑ Increasing

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About

El panda gigante (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) es un animal emblemático de China, célebre por su pelaje blanco y negro y su dieta basada casi exclusivamente en bambú. Su estado de conservación es vulnerable (VU), es el animal bandera de la conservación internacional de la vida silvestre, y su población ha experimentado cierta recuperación en los últimos años.

Fun Facts

✨ Pandas eat for about 12 hours a day.
✨ Newborn pandas are about the size of a stick of butter.
✨ They have a pseudo-thumb that helps them grip bamboo.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🌲 Forest

Found in China. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇳 China

Diet & Behavior

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Herbivore

Panda Gigante is classified as herbivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🌿 Herbivore

Plant matter 100%

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Estimated Population

1.9K

Population Trend

↑ Increasing

Full Taxonomy

Carnivora (carnívoros)

Family

Ursidae (Bears)

Genus

Ailuropoda (Giant Pandas)

Species

Ailuropoda melanoleuca (Panda Gigante)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Da xióngmāo

Spanish Panda Gigante

French Panda géant

German Bambusbär

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Panda Gigante?

The scientific name of Panda Gigante is Ailuropoda melanoleuca. It belongs to the genus Ailuropoda.

What is the conservation status of Panda Gigante?

Panda Gigante (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is increasing.

Where does Panda Gigante live?

Panda Gigante is found in Found in China. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include China.

What family does Panda Gigante belong to?

Panda Gigante (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) belongs to the genus Ailuropoda, which is part of the taxonomic family Ursidae.

What does Panda Gigante eat?

Panda Gigante is herbivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Panda Gigante live?

Panda Gigante has an average lifespan of approximately 20 years in the wild.

How many Panda Gigante are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Panda Gigante (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) is approximately 1,864 individuals.

Is Panda Gigante endangered?

Yes, Panda Gigante (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.