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Red Pandas - Status
Red Pandas and Giant Pandas are listed as endangered. The main threat to these species is deforestation and other human activities that effect their habitats and food sources. Armed conflicts in the places that Red Pandas inhabit lead to pollution and death of the animals. Although hunting Red Pandas is banned, they are often found in the traps set for deer and other game. Local livestock compete with the Red Panda for food.
Among natural predators are the most dangerous, snow leopards and yellow-necked martens, which take the cubs from the nest. Red Pandas are protected in natural preserves and are raised in captivity, but their numbers are still declining. The future existence of this species is in jeopardy. In captivity, these animals bred well and are kept in many zoos all over the world. They are usually not aggressive and are easy to tame and handle. Everybody can help save these animals by donating money, sponsoring or adopting an animal.
Red Pandas - Range
Red Pandas (Ailurus fulgens) can be found through the Himalayan Mountains at great elevations (up to 5000 meters). Red Pandas live in the territory of China, Tibet, Burma, India and Nepal. They prefer coniferous and deciduous forests of temperate climates. Red Pandas inhabit an under story of bamboo and hollow trees. Red Pandas are also called: Lesser Panda, hun-ho, wah, and red cat bear.
Red Pandas - Conservation Links
Conservation of the Red Panda - Find out the reasons that make this species almost extinct.
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Endangered Species Report. The Red Panda - a very detailed study of the biology of this species and the threats that can make it extinct.
Garden City. Red Panda - Conservation status and quick facts concerning these animals.
Save the Red Panda - What can be done to protect this species and what can you do to help.
The Fire Cat - Read about conservation efforts that link the international zoo, academic, wildlife management, and political communities.
Red Pandas - Related Links
Animal Magazine. Red-panda - Infos about the Lesser panda or Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens) with picture of a Red Panda that you can send as a postcard.
Animal of the Month - Several links to informative sites about these animals and related species.
Bears and Pandas - A photo gallery of various bears and two varieties of pandas.
Do You Know a Red Panda? - General information and references to Panda books.
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Earthspace.Red Panda - See a video of these animals in the wild in their natural habitat.
Endangered Wildlife Red Panda - Interesting facts and a lot of photos and pictures of the species.
Junglewalk. Panda Information - Links to Panda information, Panda posters, Panda books, and various products with Panda images.
Meet the Red Panda - Scientific classification and general description of this species in several languages.
Panda Species - An article comparing the Giant and the Lesser Pandas.
Pandas Info - General description of these animals and efforts on their conservation.
Pandas of China - Compare the Giant and the Red Pandas.
Red Panda Factfile - Basic information about this animal and its vital statistics.
Red Panda for Children - Many photos and posters of these animals.
Red Panda Profile - Vital statistics and pictures of this animal.
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Red Panda Trivia - A survey on lifecycle and habits of these animals.
Sympatric Giant Panda and Red Panda - A survey on dietary and microhabitat separation of these two species.
The Red Panda - Much information on the Red Panda and related species.
Travelmaniac. Red Panda - Tips on where to watch these animals in the wild and many photos.
What is the Panda? - A site for children containing several pages of Red and giant Pandas photos and general information about their life in the wild.
