Red panda Or red bear-cat #shorts

Red panda Or red bear-cat #shorts Latin name Ailurus fulgens Also known as the lesser panda, red bear-cat and they are found in the Eastern Himalayas and South-western China. They are highly territorial and live a solitary existence except during mating season. Instantly recognizable by their red coloring (and cute face), long bushy tails, and raccoon-like features they are excellent tree climbers and are able to descend trees headfirst. They were given the name ‘panda’ first; roughly fifty years before the black and white variety. They have a false thumb (an extended wrist bone) which has developed over time to help them climb trees and eat bamboo.
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