Red Panda
(Ailurus fulgens)
'The red panda is slightly larger than a
domestic cat with a bear-like body and thick
russet fur. The belly and limbs are black, and there are white markings
on the side of the head and above its small eyes. Red pandas are very
skillful and acrobatic animals that predominantly stay in trees. Almost
50% of the red panda’s habitat is in the
Eastern Himalayas. They use their long, bushy
tails for balance and to cover themselves in winter, presumably for
warmth. Primarily an herbivore, the name panda is said to come from the
Nepali word ‘ponya,’ which means bamboo or plant eating animal.' (WWF)
Learn more on the WWF website
Did you know?
According to the WWF, their wild population is estimated at less than
10,000 individuals, which means that the red panda is listed as
Endangered. If you want to know more about
their life and how you can help to protect them, please get in contact
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