Giant pandas no longer 'endangered' species in China

[Rhiannon12866]

Giant pandas are no longer an "endangered" species in #China, as decades of conservation efforts are finally paying off. That's the message from Chinese officials, who say their growing numbers reflect the country's achievements in biodiversity and ecological restoration.




Dr. Nadine Lamberski on pandas being removed from endangered species list

CGTN's Mike Walter talks to Dr. Nadine Lamberski, chief conservation and wildlife officer at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, about the decision to move giant pandas from endangered species list. They are now considered vulnerable instead.

[rampartc]

1. habitat preservation is important

whooping cranes are still exceedingly rare, but they may be back if we can continue to protect them. cheetahs as well.

[Rhiannon12866]

2. It's unacceptable, let alone heart wrenching, to learn that some species have become extinct

We need to do a better job of protecting their environments, which will certainly benefit everyone. And if China can manage it with the pandas, we have no excuse.

[hunter]

3. It's much more difficult to protect species that don't have cute babies or unique economic value.

I don't think the average person cares about ugly fish, insects, or plants.

On the other hand, protecting the habitat of celebrity endangered species is also protecting the habitat of other endangered and potentially endangered species.