Himalayan Red Panda

Red Panda, Firefox, Fire Cat, Fat Fox or Lesser Panda, or Ailurus

fulgens ("shining cat"), is a mostly herbivorous mammal, specialized

as a bamboo feeder. They are excellent tree climbers and spend most of

their time, up to 13 hours a day, foraging for bamboo. The rest of the

time is spent sleeping on the branches or in hollows of trees. They

are largely solitary animals. Their size is slightly larger than a

domestic cat (40 - 60 cm long, 3 - 6 kg weight). The Red Panda is

endemic to the Himalayas in India, Bhutan, southern China, Laos,

Nepal, and Burma. Red Panda is the state animal in the Indian state of

Sikkim. There is an estimated population of fewer than 2,500 mature

individuals. Their population continues to decline due to habitat

fragmentation.

nice capture !!!

... very good capture ...

Magnificent Wild Life Capture... Vibrant color, excellent lighting and contrast, Well Composed and Quite Beautiful!!!

The red Panda is really one of the cutest animals Sonali.

Great clarity in your image, beautiful warm light and rich natural colour tones.

Thanks for the information.

My best Xmas wishes for you and your family.

 

Great capture of this curious fella. Take care 6/6a

This is a precious capture! sure that it must have cost a lot of pacience.

 

Nice and unusual capture.Warm regards,DS.

I remember first seeing one of these fiery creatures at the San Antonio zoo and how odd and wonderful they were. Your photo is quite nicely handled, the red against the green backdrop.

 

Unique document of nature, wonderful color. My best wishes to you and your loved ones in this coming year. Vicente.

wonderful shot, beautiful little creature, I saw one at the Bronx Zoo many years ago.