Red Panda

Red Panda is slightly larger than the domestic cat is a mammal and is the only tree species of the genus Ailurus. They are due to the presence of a reddish-brown fur, long bushy tail and waddling gait as the front legs briefly characterized. The main feed, bamboo is an omnivore because they eat eggs, fish, birds, insects and small mammals, according to circumstances.

Taxonomic classification of the red panda has been controversial from the moment he was discovered. Evidence of serology, reproduction, karyology, anatomy and behavior shows greater similarity in the sense that Procyonidae Ursidae. But the eating habits and geographical distribution indicates the need for a separate family. The current technology of DNA molecular systematic confirmed that they are classified within a family. Now they are part of the Ailuridae family. There are two subspecies of red panda now.