Panda, also known as Ailuropoda melanoleuca, is a bear species native to south central China. It is characterized by its black and white fur, and it has an extended head with round ears. The panda is an endangered species with a declining population.
The panda’s natural habitat is the mountain forests of southwestern China. They are typically found in elevations ranging from 4,000 to 10,000 feet. Panda populations have declined due to loss of habitat due to human activity.
The primary threat to pandas is habitat loss due to commercial development and infrastructure expansion in their natural range. In addition, pandas are hunted for their fur and body parts, which are used in traditional Chinese medicine.
The Chinese government has taken measures to protect the panda population through conservation efforts such as establishing nature reserves and banning hunting of the species. However, the panda population continues to decline due to the loss of its natural habitat.