Red Panda

Red Panda

Ailurus fulgens

Eats

They are herbivores and eat mostly bamboo leaves, but will snack on other fruits if given the option.

Lives

They reside in Nepal, Myanmar, and central China in high-altitude forests and shrublands. They live in forested mountain slopes with a bamboo understory, usually with an altitude between 4,500-15,000 ft.

Behavior

They are solitary

Description

Red pandas have soft, dense fur that keeps them warm in cold, high-altitude habitats. Their bushy tails help them balance while climbing trees and can wrap around them for extra warmth. About the size of a housecat, they resemble raccoons with their round faces and markings. Known for their playful and curious nature, red pandas spend much of their time in trees, where they enjoy munching on bamboo, their favorite food!

Did you Know?

Red pandas live in the cool, high-altitude forests of Nepal, Myanmar, and Central China.

How can I Help?

Their population has declined more than 50% over past 20 years. There are only 2,500 red pandas left in wild. Habitat loss/fragmentation, illegal trade, exploitation of forest resources, disease, and climate change are the main reasons for their populations' intense decline.

Least Concern
Least Concern
Near Threatened
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Vulnerable
Endangered
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct in the Wild
Extinct in the Wild
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