What is a red panda?

Red pandas are small, tree-dwelling mammals native to the Himalayas and southwestern China. They are known for their reddish-brown fur, bushy tails, and distinctive facial markings. Despite their name, red pandas are not closely related to giant pandas; instead, they belong to their own unique family called Ailuridae. Red pandas are primarily herbivorous, feeding mainly on bamboo, but they also eat fruits, berries, and insects. They are classified as endangered due to habitat loss and poaching.