Giant pandas are found in 6 mountainous regions, only in southwestern China. They live in bamboo forests that are elevated over 1200 meters above sea level, isolated from most other animals. Thanks to conservation efforts made across these regions in China, the giant panda, that was considered endangered for over 30 years, is no longer an endangered species. They are now listed as a vulnerable species (which is less serious than being endangered), but their population is increasing steadily and