- Habitat loss and fragmentation: Giant pandas live in a very specific type of habitat – temperate forests with an understory of bamboo. Unfortunately, these forests are being rapidly destroyed for logging, agriculture, and development. This is causing the panda's habitat to be fragmented, which makes it difficult for them to find food and mates.
- Hunting: Giant pandas have long been hunted for their fur, meat, and bones. Although hunting is now illegal, it still occurs in some areas.
- Climate Change: Climate change is causing the panda's habitat to change in several ways. The bamboo forests are becoming warmer and drier, which is making it difficult for pandas to find food. Climate change is also leading to more extreme weather events, such as floods and droughts, which can devastate panda habitats.
As a result of these threats, the giant panda is considered to be a critically endangered species. There are only about 1,864 giant pandas left in the wild.