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Red Panda
Ailurus fulgens
- Not Evaluated
- Data Deficient
- Least Concern
- Near Threatened
- Vulnerable
- Endangered
- Critically Endangered
- Extinct in the Wild
- Extinct
The Red Panda is listed as ‘endangered’ with less than 10,000 left in the wild. Only slightly larger than a house cat, the Red Panda is native to China and the Himalayas where they thrive high in treetops using their dexterous limbs and skilful acrobatics to travel. A solitary creature, the Red Panda is most active through the night.
Native Range → |
From North East India to China, along the Himalayas |
Natural Habitat → |
Forests at 2200-4800m with bamboo understory |
Diet → |
Bamboo, fruits, mushrooms, leaves, grasses, roots and acorns |
Life Expectancy → |
8-10 years in the wild. Up to 14 years in zoos |
Breeding → |
1-4 cubs from a 134 day gestation period |
Group Name → |
Unknown |
Active Hours → |
During the night, dusk and dawn |
Threats → |
Loss of habitat, illegal trade, hunting |
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