Red Pandas
Red pandas are a species that live in Asia. Contrary to its name, they are not related to panda bears. Red pandas mainly eat bamboo and fruit. They have been classified as endangered on the ICUN Red List since 2015. This is due to poaching and deforestation.
Fun Facts
- Red pandas are the only recognized species in the Ailurus genus.
- Red pandas were formally described in 1825. That's almost 200 years ago!
Red Panda