"In the Shadows of Giants: The Secret Life of Red Pandas"

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Red panda (*Ailurus fulgens*). Here’s some information about the red panda:

### Red Panda Overview:
- **Habitat:** Red pandas are native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China. They live in temperate forests and are typically found at altitudes between 2,200 and 4,800 meters.
- **Diet:** Red pandas are primarily herbivores, with a diet that consists mainly of bamboo, though they also eat fruits, acorns, roots, and occasionally small mammals and birds.
- **Behavior:** Red pandas are mostly solitary animals, except during mating season. They are crepuscular, meaning they are most active during dawn and dusk. They spend much of their time in trees and are excellent climbers.
- **Conservation Status:** Red pandas are classified as Endangered by the IUCN due to habitat loss, poaching, and inbreeding depression.

### Interesting Facts:
- Despite their name, red pandas are not closely related to giant pandas. They belong to their own family, *Ailuridae*.
- Red pandas have a "false thumb"—an extended wrist bone that helps them grasp bamboo.
- Their fur is thick and woolly, which helps them stay warm in their cold mountain habitats.

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