Through my research of trying to find an article regarding the topic of growth and decay, I decided to focus in on the the topic of the giant panda population, and how they have been deemed a “vulnerable”, rather than an “extinct”, species. I read about it in this article.
The giant panda population has been known as the “world’s most beloved conservation icon”. Acting as the symbol of WWF, the World Wildlife Fund, the giant panda’s population increase is a relief to so many, as it is showing that conservation efforts are paying off in the end.
In the article, it is stated that there was a 17% rise in the giant panda population leading up to 2014. This was when the census recorded 1,864 giant pandas in the wild in China.
What this increase in the panda population shows us is that when people come together for a common cause, they are able to make a major difference in the environment. People and communities have been battling this extinction for quite some time, and the efforts are proving successful.
This news is very relieving as I have always loved pandas. I wonder what else we can do to help preserve the species. The 17% increase in pandas is news that I did not expect to hear.
I had no idea that the giant panda population was increasing in any capacity, the fact that any supposedly extinct species appears to be making a comeback is always good news. I wonder wheat ramifications the increasing population will have on their natural ecosystems, whether they will help or hurt it. It would also be interesting to look at other census numbers to establish a more solid idea of their growth rate.