The famous species has been reclassified as 'vulnerable' rather than 'endangered.'
A giant panda living at the London Zoo inspired our simple black and white logo when WWF was created in 1961—an emblem that has since developed into a rallying symbol of global conservation
Wild pandas are now protected by WWF by avoiding habitat destruction caused by human development and encroachment, which is the most significant threat to their long-term survival. We've worked for years to protect and link essential panda corridors across China, spanning more than 34 million acres, three provinces, and two of the country's largest river basins, led by WWF-China and now with new partners like Disneynature. We've also secured important habitat for other animals, including snub-nosed monkeys, takins, and snow leopards.
The efforts are paying off: wild panda populations have begun to recover after years of decline. Following a population increase of nearly 17 percent over the past decade, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) upgraded pandas from "endangered" to "vulnerable" on the global list of species at risk of extinction in September.
While the recent change in status for pandas is promising, they are still in danger. “Everyone should celebrate this achievement,” says Lo Sze Ping, CEO of WWF-China. However, pandas are still widely dispersed and vulnerable, and much of their habitat is under pressure from poorly planned development projects. Keep in mind that there are just 1,864 left in the wild.”
The image above is from the forthcoming Disneynature film Born in China. The WWF's panda conservation programs would profit from a portion of the opening-week ticket sales in the United States and China.
A giant panda living at the London Zoo inspired our simple black and white logo when WWF was created in 1961—an emblem that has since developed into a rallying symbol of global conservation
Wild pandas are now protected by WWF by avoiding habitat destruction caused by human development and encroachment, which is the most significant threat to their long-term survival. We've worked for years to protect and link essential panda corridors across China, spanning more than 34 million acres, three provinces, and two of the country's largest river basins, led by WWF-China and now with new partners like Disneynature. We've also secured important habitat for other animals, including snub-nosed monkeys, takins, and snow leopards.
The efforts are paying off: wild panda populations have begun to recover after years of decline. Following a population increase of nearly 17 percent over the past decade, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) upgraded pandas from "endangered" to "vulnerable" on the global list of species at risk of extinction in September.
While the recent change in status for pandas is promising, they are still in danger. “Everyone should celebrate this achievement,” says Lo Sze Ping, CEO of WWF-China. However, pandas are still widely dispersed and vulnerable, and much of their habitat is under pressure from poorly planned development projects. Keep in mind that there are just 1,864 left in the wild.”
The image above is from the forthcoming Disneynature film Born in China. The WWF's panda conservation programs would profit from a portion of the opening-week ticket sales in the United States and China.
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