During the conference Global Panda Partners 2024 held in Chengdu, China, Guan Zhi'ou, head of the National Forestry and Grassland Administration, announced a very encouraging figure, regarding the world population of giant pandas held in captivity.
Here's how many giant pandas are in captivity: the measures adopted by China
The captive giant panda population, ha raggiunto quota 809 esemplari. This figure makes us understand how much effort and dedication there is behind conservation efforts for this iconic species. But that's not all! Guan also stressed the importance of the measures taken by China to protect pandas in their natural environment. Many institutions have been established 67 nature reserves dedicated to these animals, in addition to an impressive Giant Panda National Park. This protected area extends for the beauty of 2.58 million hectares and, think about it, connects the habitats of the 85% of the country's wild panda population. Currently, it is estimated that there are about 1,800 of them living in the wild. 1,900 giant pandas in China.
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The importance of international cooperation
But China is not alone in this mission. Guan has in fact highlighted how there is a strong international cooperation in progress. China is actively cooperating with 26 institutions in 20 countries to advance research on panda conservation. This synergy has already led to the creation of 71 puppies thanks to these joint programs.
Looking to the future, China plans to invest further in the development of the Giant Panda National Park. L’obiettivo è quello di creare una piattaforma di cooperazione di livello mondiale per la ricerca sui panda e promuovere ancora di più gli scambi e la collaborazione a livello globale. Insomma, queste notizie ci danno un segnale di speranza per il futuro dei panda giganti. Il lavoro di protezione è intenso e i risultati, come l’aumento della popolazione in cattività e la tutela degli habitat naturali, sono tangibili. Resta fondamentale continuare su questa strada, con impegno e collaborazione internazionale, per garantire a questi meravigliosi animali un futuro sereno e sicuro.