Red Panda II

The word panda comes from the Nepalese 'Nigalya ponya' which means bamboo eater. The red panda is also known as the lesser panda or red cat bear. In China it is called 'hon ho' or 'fire fox'.

IUCN Red List Conservation status - Vulnerable
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