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Endangered Mammals

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RED PANDA (Ailurus fulgens)

The red panda is a chestnut-colored panda with alternating light and dark rings on the tail. It is mainly nocturnal and solitary, and spends most of its time in trees, where it uses its long bushy tail for balance. The red panda lives in the dense, cool temperate forests of Myanmar and the Himalayan Mountains in South Asia. It is threatened throughout its range by poaching and habitat loss.

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IUCN Status: Endangered
Major Threats: Poaching and habitat loss
Habitat: Dense, cool temperate forests
Location: Myanmar and Himalayan Mountains
Diet: Blossoms, berries, eggs, leaves and bamboo

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