The Chinese government says giant pandas are no longer classified as endangered but are still listed as vulnerable due to habitat loss.

In light of the fact that panda now numbers&nbsp;1,800 in the wild, China has downgraded their classification.

A long-term conservation effort, including habitat expansion, has helped save the country's iconic animal.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-completes-first-ever-systematic-monitoring-of-wild-giant-pandas-303847">China completes first-ever systematic monitoring of wild giant pandas</a>

China uses Pandas as a diplomatic tool by lending them to other countries.

Cui Shuhong, chief of the Department of Nature and Ecology Conservation of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, said at a news conference that the latest classification upgrade reflects the improved living conditions of these animals and China's efforts to keep their habitats intact.

Considered a national treasure in the country, this latest classification upgrade comes years after the&nbsp;2016&nbsp;International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) relabelling of the animal as vulnerable.

The decision, however, had been disputed at the time by Chinese officials, who said that it might lead people to the belief that conservation efforts could be cut back.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/in-efforts-to-protect-giant-pandas-china-neglected-other-species-study-318086">In efforts to protect giant pandas, China neglected other species: Study</a>

The change to the endangered species list by China's environmental ministry is the first time the animal's status has been altered in their own system, which uses standards similar to those of the swiss-based international organisation IUCN.

Users of Chinese social media were delighted with this update, saying that it provides "proof" that conservation efforts pay off.

The conservationists deserve a pat on the back for their hard work, a user wrote on Weibo's microblogging platform.

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China's efforts to recreate and repopulate bamboo forests are largely responsible for the success, according to experts. Bamboo is the main component of their diet, and they are at risk of starving without it.

Additionally, captive breeding has been used by zoos to increase their populations.

The Chinese government says giant pandas are no longer classified as endangered but are still listed as vulnerable due to habitat loss. In light of the fact that panda now numbers 1,800 in the wild, China has downgraded their classification.

The Chinese government says giant pandas are no longer classified as endangered but are still listed as vulnerable due to habitat loss. In light of the fact that panda now numbers 1,800 in the wild, China has downgraded their classification. A long-term conservation effort, including habitat expansion, has helped save the country's iconic animal. Also read | China completes first-ever systematic monitoring of wild giant pandas China uses Pandas as a diplomatic tool by lending them to other countries. Cui Shuhong, chief of the Department of Nature and Ecology Conservation of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, said at a news conference that the latest classification upgrade reflects the improved living conditions of these animals and China's efforts to keep their habitats intact. Considered a national treasure in the country, this latest classification upgrade comes years after the 2016 International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) relabelling of the animal as vulnerable. The decision, however, had been disputed at the time by Chinese officials, who said that it might lead people to the belief that conservation efforts could be cut back. Also read | In efforts to protect giant pandas, China neglected other species: Study The change to the endangered species list by China's environmental ministry is the first time the animal's status has been altered in their own system, which uses standards similar to those of the swiss-based international organisation IUCN. Users of Chinese social media were delighted with this update, saying that it provides "proof" that conservation efforts pay off. The conservationists deserve a pat on the back for their hard work, a user wrote on Weibo's microblogging platform. China's efforts to recreate and repopulate bamboo forests are largely responsible for the success, according to experts. Bamboo is the main component of their diet, and they are at risk of starving without it. Additionally, captive breeding has been used by zoos to increase their populations.

In China, pandas get a status upgrade from "Endangered" to "Vulnerable"

China released its first-ever systematic data on wild pandas on Friday, as part of a pilot project to establish monitoring sites in wild panda habitats across the country to ensure the protection of the country's national treasure.

The data shows that China has completed 873 independent detections of wild giant pandas this year through its 4,839 wild animal monitoring sites, which are scattered in southwest China’s Sichuan Province, according to the date released Friday by authorities at the Giant Panda National Park.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-zoo-is-sending-two-pandas-back-to-china-because-it-cant-get-enough-bamboo-to-feed-them-298500">Canada zoo is sending two pandas back to China because it can't get enough bamboo to feed them</a>

This is the first time that the administrative bureau, which was officially established in Chengdu on October 29, 2018, systematically released its monitoring data on wild pandas.

Of 2,337 infrared cameras in total for monitoring giant pandas, 383 cameras captured the footage of wild pandas, taking 2,586 photos and recording videos with 8,817 seconds. The shooting rate is significantly higher than the same period in previous years.

"With the continuous improvement of ecological environment and habitat quality, the wild giant pandas are steadily multiplying," said Xiang Kewen, director of the Giant Panda National Park Administration.

China has established protected areas in Sichuan, Shanxi and Gansu Provinces for the pandas.

China released its first-ever systematic data on wild pandas on Friday, as part of a pilot project to establish monitoring sites in wild panda habitats across the country to ensure the protection of the country's national treasure.

China released its first-ever systematic data on wild pandas on Friday, as part of a pilot project to establish monitoring sites in wild panda habitats across the country to ensure the protection of the country's national treasure. The data shows that China has completed 873 independent detections of wild giant pandas this year through its 4,839 wild animal monitoring sites, which are scattered in southwest China’s Sichuan Province, according to the date released Friday by authorities at the Giant Panda National Park. Also read: Canada zoo is sending two pandas back to China because it can't get enough bamboo to feed them This is the first time that the administrative bureau, which was officially established in Chengdu on October 29, 2018, systematically released its monitoring data on wild pandas. Of 2,337 infrared cameras in total for monitoring giant pandas, 383 cameras captured the footage of wild pandas, taking 2,586 photos and recording videos with 8,817 seconds. The shooting rate is significantly higher than the same period in previous years. "With the continuous improvement of ecological environment and habitat quality, the wild giant pandas are steadily multiplying," said Xiang Kewen, director of the Giant Panda National Park Administration. China has established protected areas in Sichuan, Shanxi and Gansu Provinces for the pandas.

China completes first-ever systematic monitoring of wild giant pandas

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In China, pandas get a status upgrade from "Endangered" to "Vulnerable"

China completes first-ever systematic monitoring of wild giant pandas