In 2016, the IUCN reclassified the status of Giant Pandas from endangered to vulnerable.

The statement that in 2016, the IUCN reclassified the status of giant pandas from endangered to vulnerable is true. This reclassification was based on an increase in the population size and habitat improvement for the species. After decades of conservation efforts, the population of giant pandas in China had shown positive growth, with an estimated 1,864 individuals in the wild. Additionally, extensive habitat protection and reforestation projects have helped to expand the panda's range and improve the quality of their habitats. Although pandas still face threats like habitat fragmentation and climate change, their overall population and conservation status had improved, leading to their reclassification as vulnerable rather than endangered.