University:
Michigan State University
Course:
BS 162 | Organismal and Population Biology
Academic year:

2024
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447

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2
Author:

Apolenajz

Red Panda (Lesser Panda) Ailurus fulgens Range and Habitat: Red Pandas are found in the foothills of the Himalayas and mountain areas of China, Burma and India. They live in temperate forests between 5,000 and 13,000 feet. Body Traits: Red Pandas look like red-furred raccoons with a similar body size and shape and fluffy, ringed tail. They weigh from 7 -12 pounds and are about 3.5 feet long including their tail. Habits: The red panda is most active in the early morning and late afternoon spending most of the day resting in trees conserving their energy as their bamboo diet has a low energy content. Diet: Although they are classed as a carnivore, red pandas eat mainly bamboo shoots, grass and fruit. They do sometimes eat eggs, insects or small animals. Predators: The main predator is the snow leopard. Reproduction: Red pandas live alone but come together to mate. Females are pregnant for 3 months (gestation) having 1-3 cubs every spring. Lifespan and/or Conservation Status: Red pandas can live up to 14 years in captivity, but it is not known how long they live in the wild. They are endangered. fluffly, ringed tail reddish-brown fur white rimmed ears Ailurus fulgens Red Panda (Lesser Panda) clawed feet for climbing white nose white cheeck patches