The red panda is the only living species of the genus Ailurus and the family Ailuridae. It has been previously placed in the raccoon and bear families.
Like the giant panda, it has a “false thumb”, which is an extension of the wrist bone.
When descending a tree head-first, the red panda rotates its ankle to control its descent, one of the few climbing species to do so.
The red panda is territorial; it is solitary except during mating season.
Like the giant panda, they cannot digest cellulose, so they must consume a large volume of bamboo to survive.
If they feel threatened or sense danger, they may try to escape by climbing a rock column or tree. If they can no longer flee, they stand on their hind legs to make themselves appear larger and use the sharp claws on their front paws to defend themselves. A red panda, Futa, became a visitor attraction in Japan for his ability to stand upright for ten seconds at a time.
A few days before birth, females begin to collect material, such as brushwood, grass, and leaves, to build a nest.
The most often cited example of keeping red pandas as pets is the case of former Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi. Pandas were presented to her family as a gift, and they were then housed in "a special tree house"
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