May 2024

Common nameRed panda or "firefox"Scientific nameAilurus fulgensClassificationMammalDietOmnivore (primarily bamboo)Life span8 to 10 years in the wildSize22-25 inches (56-64 cm) long, with a tail adding 15-19 inches (38-48 cm)Weight8-17 pounds (3.6-7.7 kg)Relative sizeSimilar in length to a large domestic catConservation statusEndangeredPopulation