Red Panda
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 A. f. fulgens
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| Ailurus fulgens F. Cuvier, 1825 |
The Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens) is a mammal. It is the only species of the Ailuridae family. There are two subspecies: Ailurus fulgens fulgens and Ailurus fulgens styani.
Most that are bred at Japanese zoos are Ailurus fulgens styani. They are called Oguma cat or Syoukuma cat in Japan or 小熊貓 (xiǎo xìong māo) in China.
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[change] Habitat
The Red Panda lives in the southern part of China, India, Nepal, and the Himalaya mountains.
[change] Appearance and Life
Red Pandas are about 50-60 centimeters long. They weigh between three to five kilograms. They have chestnut colored hair, and their faces have white designs. They eat fruits, roots, bamboo shoots, acorns, and insects. They are active at night and sleep on trees in the daytime. They act alone, not in groups.
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In recent years, more zoos in Japan are breeding Red Pandas. They have become popular for how they look.
A Red Panda which is famous is Futa-Kun. Surprisingly, he can stand on his two rear legs.
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