Red pandas possess extremely robust dentition in contrast with that of similar procyonids.
Tag: Red Panda
The red panda is the only extant member of the Ailuridae family, categorized within the Carnivora order under the higher Mammalia class. Though similar to bears, cats, and raccoons, the red panda’s taxonomic classification has been a topic of ongoing debate amongst researchers. Listed as Endangered with a population of less than 10,000 individuals, red pandas are threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation.
Red Panda
The red panda is the only Asian carnivore in which the plantar surface of the foot is completely covered with hair.