Zoology of the ZooPl. XLIII
Red panda
Ailurus fulgens
Mammalia · Carnivora · Ailuridae
Fig. 1. Red panda
Fig. 2. Range
| Length or height | Body length about 50-65 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 3-6 kg |
| Food | Mostly bamboo leaves |
| Lifespan | About 8-10 years wild |
| Society | Solitary |
| Habitat | temperate forest |
| Range | Asia |
| Wild or tame | Wild |
Not a bear and not closely related to the giant panda: it has its own family. It was called "panda" first.
Observe: Watch the "false thumb" (a wrist bone) grip bamboo.