1. Wild Pandas: According to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the wild panda population is estimated to be around 1,864 individuals as of 2014. These pandas live in fragmented habitats in the mountainous regions of central China, mainly in the provinces of Sichuan, Shaanxi, and Gansu.
2. Captive Pandas: In addition to the wild pandas, there are also captive pandas living in zoos, breeding centers, and research facilities around the world. The exact number of captive pandas is not publicly available, but it is estimated to be in the hundreds.
Calculating the percentage of pandas living on Earth would involve dividing the total panda population (both wild and captive) by the total global human population (estimated at around 8 billion people). However, this calculation may not provide a meaningful representation due to the small and limited distribution of pandas compared to the vast human population.
Instead of focusing on percentages, it is essential to recognize that pandas are a critically endangered species, facing numerous threats such as habitat loss, poaching, and climate change. Conservation efforts are crucial to ensure the survival and recovery of these remarkable animals.