The Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens), also known as the Red Bear-Cat is a mammal known for its resemblance to a raccoon and excellent climbing skills. The Red Panda is covered by reddish-brown fur, has a long shaggy tail, and its 2 front legs are shorter than its back legs giving the Red Panda a waddle-like gait. The Red Panda is native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China. Typically, the Red Panda eats bamboo and at times birds, flowers, and berries. The Red Panda is considered in danger of extinction due to habitat loss.
The Red Panda has a body length in the range of 20”-25.2” (51-64 cm) and total weight of 8-17 lb (3.6-7.7 kg). Red Pandas have a shoulder height between 11”-13.4” (28-34 cm), body width of 5.5”-7.1” (14-18 cm), and tail length of 11”-19.7” (28-50 cm). The typical lifespan of the Red Panda is between 8-22 years.
The Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens), also known as the Red Bear-Cat is a mammal known for its resemblance to a raccoon and excellent climbing skills. The Red Panda is covered by reddish-brown fur, has a long shaggy tail, and its 2 front legs are shorter than its back legs giving the Red Panda a waddle-like gait. The Red Panda is native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China. Typically, the Red Panda eats bamboo and at times birds, flowers, and berries. The Red Panda is considered in danger of extinction due to habitat loss.
The Red Panda has a body length in the range of 20”-25.2” (51-64 cm) and total weight of 8-17 lb (3.6-7.7 kg). Red Pandas have a shoulder height between 11”-13.4” (28-34 cm), body width of 5.5”-7.1” (14-18 cm), and tail length of 11”-19.7” (28-50 cm). The typical lifespan of the Red Panda is between 8-22 years.
