Red Pandas

The Red Panda is an endangered species due to illegal hunting, habitat destruction, and many other influences.

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The Red Panda or Lesser Panda is a reclusive species that lives in the forests of the Himalayas. Well-known names for it include Habre (common in Nepal), Firefox (the browser of the same name was named after it) or simply Wah, a variation of regional terms from its area of distribution. The genus (Ailurus) comprises two (sub-)species: Ailurus fulgens and Ailurus styani (see “Species and distribution”). The Red Panda is considered endangered. According to estimates, there are only less than 10,000 animals left in the wild. Facts & figures The carnivore who isn’t carnivorous The Red Panda is the only…

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Several initiatives and organizations have made it their mission to fight for the survival of this unique species. The third Saturday in September is also International Red Panda Day, which is celebrated to raise public awareness for the Red Panda.

Updates

• Red Panda Moves to GaiaZOO2026-05-06
  A few days ago, the Dutch zoo welcomed a female Red Panda from Ireland.
• Protecting Bhutan’s Red Pandas2026-05-05
  At least 300 Red Pandas live in Bhutan. However, many of them…
• Red Panda Rou Rou passed away2026-05-04
  Red Panda Rou Rou passed away at the age of 17 in Hong Kong’s Ocean Park.
• Video: Watching a Red Panda Snack Is Always a Treat2026-05-02
  Symbio Wildlife Park in Sydney filmed a hungry Red Panda eating.
• Vienna’s New Red Panda2026-05-02
  Schönbrunn Zoo in Vienna (Austria) is happy to welcome a new female Red Panda from Italy.

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  Exploring Red Pandas with Camera Traps2026-05-03
  A 2025 published study examined whether and how Red Pandas could be photographed in the wild using camera traps.
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  New female Red Panda at Munich’s Hellabrunn Zoo2026-02-11
  Yoko has been living in Munich since December 2025.
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  Red Panda Dies of Intestinal Inflammation2026-02-11
  She lived at Tierpark Berlin, Germany.
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  The Best Gifts for Red Panda Fans in 20262025-10-12
  A list of selected gift ideas for many occasions.
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  Firework Ban After Deaths of Red Pandas2025-08-25
  Edinburgh has expanded its firework control zones (FCZs).