Ailuropoda melanoleuca
China
EN Herbivore Temperate Broadleaf Forests
70–125 kg
Weight
20–30 yrs
Lifespan
32 km/h
Top Speed
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Endemic to China, the Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) is a herbivore species inhabiting temperate broadleaf forests habitats. Weighing 70–125 kg, it is classified as Endangered.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Giant Panda | Herbivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 97.5 kg | 117.3 kg | ↓ 17% |
| Height | 80 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 32 km/h | 40 km/h | ↓ 20% |
| Avg Speed | 32 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 25 yrs | 22.5 yrs | ↑ 11% |
Endemic to China
Habitat: Temperate Broadleaf Forests
Found In: China
Coloration: Black, White
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 95–160 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 20–30 years
An Endangered Species
EN Listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List — one of 31 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Endangered Species
Ranked #12 of 31 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Mountain Gorilla | 70–200 kg | EN |
| 11 | Green Sea Turtle | 68–190 kg | EN |
| 12 | Giant Panda | 70–125 kg | EN |
| 13 | Chimpanzee | 26–70 kg | EN |
| 14 | Bonobo | 30–40 kg | EN |
| 15 | Zebra Shark | Up to 32 kg | EN |
Other Ursidae Species
The Ursidae family has 5 species in this database. Compare close taxonomic relatives:
| Species | Weight | Diet | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Bear | 70–780 kg | Omnivore | LC |
| Polar Bear | Up to 700 kg | Carnivore | VU |
| Spectacled Bear | 35–77 kg | Omnivore | VU |
| Sun Bear | 27–80 kg | Omnivore | VU |