| Red Panda
Ailurus fulgens
Made for a life in the trees, the red panda travels through the
canopy with ease. Not only is the panda a great climber, it is
also an amazing jumper, clearing distances up to five feet. Hair
on the bottom of its feet keeps the panda from slipping on branches.
Fact File
Head to Tail Length: 1.5 to 2 ft
Tail Length: 1 to 1.5 ft
Weight: 6.5 to 14 lbs
Lifespan: Up to 14 yrs
Habitat: Mountain forest
Diet: Primarily bamboo shoots and leaves; some
roots, fruit, grasses, acorns, lichens, small animals
Status: Species at Risk (IUCN—Endangered);
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