Poaching: Pandas are also hunted for their fur, meat, and other body parts. This illegal activity is a major threat to panda populations, and is particularly damaging because it often targets adult females with cubs.
Climate change: Climate change is also expected to have a negative impact on panda populations. As temperatures rise, bamboo forests are expected to move to higher elevations, making it difficult for pandas to follow their food source. Additionally, climate change is expected to lead to more extreme weather events, such as droughts and floods, which can further stress panda populations.
Geographic range:
Pandas are native to a small region in central China. They are found in the Qinling, Minshan, and Qionglai mountain ranges. These mountain ranges are located in the provinces of Sichuan, Shaanxi, and Gansu. Pandas live in temperate forests at elevations between 1,500 and 3,500 meters (4,900 and 11,500 feet).