red panda
The red panda (Ailurus fulgens) is a small, arboreal mammal native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China. It is the only extant species of the genus Ailurus, and was named a "panda" before the giant panda was so named. Slightly larger than a domestic cat, it has reddish-brown fur, a long, shaggy tail, and a waddling gait due to its shorter front legs. It feeds mainly on bamboo, but is omnivorous and may…
