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Red Panda
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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 are the sole member of the Family Aluridae, meaning they are not actually related to Giant Pandas at all!
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.
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