The giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), also known as the panda bear or simply panda, is a bear species endemic to China. It is characterised by its white coat with black patches around the eyes, …

Jan 11, 2026 · Giant panda, bear with striking black-and-white coloration inhabiting bamboo forests in the mountains of central China. Its coloration, bulky body, and round face gives it a captivating …

Giant pandas are native to central China and have come to symbolize vulnerable species. As few as 1,864 giant pandas live in their native habitat, while another 600 pandas live in zoos and breeding …

Despite their exalted status and relative lack of natural predators, pandas are still at risk. Severe threats from humans have left just over 1,800 pandas in the wild. The panda, with its distinctive black and …

The giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) is a conservation icon, revered for its unique coat pattern and cultural significance. Also known as the panda bear, bamboo bear, or in Chinese as Daxiongmao, …

Aug 1, 2025 · Giant pandas live in damp, misty forests across the provinces of Sichuan, Shaanxi, and Gansu in South Central China. There are only eight species of bears. Pandas are the only member …

4 days ago · While pandas still face threats from habitat loss and a changing climate, their recovery provides hope at a time when many species continue to decline worldwide. The giant panda’s story …