Red pandas definitely have the cute factor and upping their cute factor even more is that they use their long fluffy tails as wraparound blankets, since they're solitary and don't have a mate to cuddle up with - ahhhh.Red pandas can be found in the forests of Nepal, northern Myanmar and China. They spend more than 85% of their time in trees and despite only being the size of a raccoon can eat up to 200,000 bamboo leaves in one day! Quite the appetite!
Why Red Pandas Need Our Help
Red pandas are endangered due to deforestation from logging and to make room for agriculture. Habitat fragmentation, poaching for the pet and fur trade have also lead to their endangered status. In China their fur is used to make hats and clothing. Sources: Animal Info: Red Panda, National Geographic: Red Panda
Help Save Red Pandas
- Sign up for an eco-trip to see red pandas in the wild
- Adopt a red panda
- Become a member of the Red Panda Network
- Join Save the Red Panda cause on Facebook
- Help spread the word about red pandas
Red panda photo courtesy of: Tambako the Jaquar
