The red panda, also known as the Firefox or Lesser Panda, with the scientific name Ailurus fulgens, is a herbivorous mammal that particularly enjoys eating bamboo leaves. It's slightly bigger than a domestic cat (measuring about 40-60 cm in length and weighing about 3-6 kg.
This is a species endemic to the Himalayas in Bhutan, southern China (Yunnan), India (Assam, Sikkim), Myanmar, and Laos.
Currently, due to hunting and habitat loss, they have gone extinct in 4 out of 7 provinces in China and there are only about 10,000 individuals left in the world.
Moreover, the number of these species is rapidly declining and constantly being pushed to the brink of extinction due to hunting for their fur and capturing them as pets.
the behavior of the Red Panda and how they mark their territory by secreting a unique scent from their anal glands. Other Red Pandas can detect the scent and will avoid the area.
If another Red Panda does enter their territory, it may stand on its hind legs, raise its paws, and prepare to fight for its space.
However, despite their potentially intimidating behavior, the Red Panda is known for its cute and adorable appearance, which has made it a popular symbol for the Firefox web browser. The passage also mentions that the Red Panda is endangered due to hunting and habitat loss.
