* Habitat Loss: Bamboo forests, the panda's primary habitat, are being destroyed due to deforestation, agriculture, and development.
* Bamboo Die-offs: Pandas are dependent on a specific type of bamboo for food. When these bamboo species die off due to natural cycles or climate change, it can severely impact the panda population.
* Inbreeding: The shrinking panda population can lead to inbreeding, which weakens the species' genetic diversity and makes them more susceptible to diseases.
There is no known instance of people hunting pandas for their meat or other parts. While they are critically endangered, their vulnerability stems from habitat loss and the challenges of a specialized diet, not from human hunting.