Red panda - Wikipedia
WEBThe red panda (Ailurus fulgens), also known as the lesser panda, is a small mammal native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China. It has dense reddish-brown fur with a black belly and legs, white-lined ears, a mostly white muzzle and a ringed tail.
Red panda | Characteristics, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAug 1, 2024 · red panda, (Ailurus fulgens), reddish brown, long-tailed, raccoonlike mammal, about the size of a large domestic cat, that is found in the mountain forests of the Himalayas and adjacent areas of eastern Asia and subsists mainly on bamboo and other vegetation, fruits, and insects.
Red panda - Smithsonian's National Zoo
WEBRed pandas can be easily identified by their unique ruddy coat color, which acts like camouflage within the canopy of fir trees where branches are covered with clumps of reddish-brown moss and white lichens. They have large, round heads and short snouts with big, pointed ears.
Is a Red Panda a Bear? And More Red Panda Facts
WEBSep 18, 2020 · No, nor are they raccoons! Scientists have long debated the red panda’s taxonomy. Red pandas were first described in 1825 as members of the raccoon family, because they have similar skulls, teeth and ringed tails. Later, DNA analysis suggested that red pandas might belong in the bear family.
Eight Amazing Red Panda Facts | Smithsonian
WEBMar 11, 2022 · In their home in the mountainous forests of China, India, Nepal, Bhutan and Myanmar, trees are draped with reddish-brown moss and lichens. Red pandas also have black fur on their belly and legs...
Red pandas, facts and photos - National Geographic
WEBRed pandas have shot to viral fame for their adorable looks, but there’s a lot more to these elusive animals than their kitten-like faces and striking reddish-brown coats.
Red Panda | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEBThe 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 …
Red Panda - National Geographic Kids
WEBCommon Name: Red panda. Scientific Name: Ailurus fulgens. Type: Mammals. Diet: Omnivore. Average Life Span In The Wild: 8 to 10 years. Size: 22 to 25 inches, plus tail of 15 to 19 inches....
Red Panda Facts: Habitat, Threats, Conservation | IFAW
WEBReddish-brown and around the size of a house cat, the red panda is famous for its cute face and adorable defense stance. Their facial markings include white eyebrows, red lines joining their eyes to the corners of their mouth, and fluffy white ears.
Red Panda Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature - PBS
WEBMar 3, 2023 · The red panda has dense reddish-brown fur with a black belly and legs. It has white-lined ears, a primarily white muzzle and a ringed, bushy tail. They are well adapted for their arboreal...
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