Red Panda By Isabel and Emilie NOTICE: The following presentation contains copyrighted materials used under the Multimedia Guidelines and Fair use exemptions of the U.S. Copyright law. Further use is prohibited

Common Name: Red Panda Scientific Name: Ailurus Fulgens

China, Nepal, India, other Asian countries Mountains, forests, elevation from 2,200- 4,800m above sea level

Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List

There are about 2,500 left

Massive habitat loss Increased human activity Poaching Exploited for its pelt

Protected in every country where it is found In reserves that were originally to protect the giant panda International breeding program

Striking reddish brown fur acts as camouflage. Spend 6-8 hours eating and moving. Does well in captivity.

Bear and raccoon family g

About 1-4 young Live Birth (mammal)

Bamboo shoots Leaves Other small animals

Large house cat 7-14 pounds

Thick soled paws help keep warm. Claws part way retract. false thumb is part of the wrist bone.

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