Da xióngmāo (Bamboo bear)

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

大熊猫（Ailuropoda melanoleuca）是中国特有的濒危动物，以其黑白相间的体色和几乎完全依赖竹子的食性而闻名于世。该物种保护状态为易危（VU），是国际野生动物保护的旗舰物种，其种群数量近年来有所回升。

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

Da xióngmāo 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

Ailuropoda (Giant Pandas)

Species

Ailuropoda melanoleuca (Da xióngmāo)

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 Da xióngmāo?

The scientific name of Da xióngmāo is Ailuropoda melanoleuca. It belongs to the genus Ailuropoda.

What is the conservation status of Da xióngmāo?

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

Where does Da xióngmāo live?

Da xióngmāo 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 Da xióngmāo belong to?

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

What does Da xióngmāo eat?

Da xióngmāo is herbivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Da xióngmāo live?

Da xióngmāo has an average lifespan of approximately 20 years in the wild.

How many Da xióngmāo are left in the wild?

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

Is Da xióngmāo endangered?

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