People once thought the red panda was related to bears or raccoons, but they are actually their own genus, Ailuridae. Within the genus, there are two species: fulgens fulgens and fulgens refulgens.

1. Can you spot the real panda? Despite sharing a common name, red pandas are not closely related to giant pandas—often considered the real panda. Phylogenetically, the red panda falls under a unique ...

The giant panda is listed as endangered in the World Conservation Union's (IUCN's) Red List of Threatened Animals. It is one of the most critically endangered species in the world. There are about ...

Here are some fascinating facts about these charming creatures: Giant Pandas Are Bears: Though they may seem like a separate species, giant pandas are technically a type of bear.

There are, in fact, brown-and-white pandas which are some of the most striking animals you’re likely to see (there are the smaller red pandas as well, of course, but they’re not closely ...

A rare pair of red panda cubs bred at Longleat have died during ... It is thought they died from hypothermia, a spokesman for the park said. The fact their mother had stopped providing supportive ...

Do you think they're making little otter snow angels? The zoo's red pandas also joined in on the snow day fun. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The red pandas enjoy a ...