Pandas thrive with conservation help (IMAGE) Michigan State University Caption Giant pandas in China have found their status upgraded to "threatened" thanks to conservation efforts. But new studies indicate what's good for the panda may not be optimal for other species Credit Fang Wang, Michigan State University Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability Usage Restrictions With credit, above License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.