The Edge · EN Endangered
Red Panda
Ailurus fulgens
Not a panda and not a raccoon — the red panda is the sole survivor of an entire evolutionary family, living on bamboo in the misty Himalaya.
EN · Endangered
Overview
Not a panda and not a raccoon — the red panda is the sole survivor of an entire evolutionary family, living on bamboo in the misty Himalaya.
mammalhimalayabamboo
Field data
| IUCN status | EN · Endangered |
|---|---|
| Population | — |
| Trend | decreasing |
| Last assessed | 2015 |
| Class / Order | Mammalia · Carnivora |
| Family | Ailuridae |
| Range | Nepal, India, Bhutan, China, Myanmar |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- Has a 'false thumb' — an extended wrist bone for gripping bamboo.
- The only living member of the family Ailuridae.
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Red Panda art print
Museum-grade art print from the Red Panda plate.
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Red Panda plush
Museum-grade plush from the Red Panda plate.
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Red Panda notebook
Museum-grade notebook from the Red Panda plate.
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