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.

However, the plot thickens as the red panda was first discovered in 1825, while the giant panda was discovered much later in 1869, acquiring the name ‘panda’ as both species share similar feeding ...

Red pandas and giant pandas, despite sharing the same name, are distinct species belonging to different families. They differ in appearance, size, habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction ...

Other facts: In Bhutan some locals believe red pandas are reincarnations of Buddhist monks, and seeing one is a good omen.

Leafa, a curious and easygoing red panda, was a fan favorite at the wildlife park in Asheville. “She was a joy to have, and we’re all heartbroken obviously,” Chris Gentile, director of the Western ...

The new exhibit will allow Zoo Boise to house between 10 and 16 red pandas, expanding its role in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan, which focuses on breeding and ...

There are more than 100 wild animal species unique to China including such well-known rare animals as the giant panda, golden-haired monkey, South China tiger, brown-eared pheasant, red-crowned ...

Red pandas have a very high mortality rate, Longleat said, with just one in five wild pandas surviving to adulthood. The species are classified as endangered by the International Union for ...

Sequoia Park Zoo will receive a grant from the Christine and Jalmer Berg Foundation as part of the City of Eureka's Red Panda ...

A statement from Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo on Friday confirmed the passing of the zoo's 14-year-old red panda, Berry. Zoo officials say the panda passed away following a medical procedure.