Red pandas, also known as fire-foxes or lesser pandas, are small, arboreal mammals native to the Himalayas and the mountain ranges of central and southern Asia. They are known for their reddish-brown fur, which helps them blend in with the reddish bark of the trees where they live. They have a round face and small, pointed ears, and their body is covered in dense, thick fur that helps to keep them warm in the cold mountain environments where they live.

Red pandas are about the size of a domestic cat, and they have a long, bushy tail that they use for balance when climbing trees. They are agile climbers and are known for their playful, energetic personality. They are also known for their distinctive "finger" or "thumb" on their front paws, which is actually an extra digit that helps them grasp and hold onto tree branches.

Red pandas are omnivores, and their diet consists mainly of bamboo shoots and leaves, but they also eat berries, fruit, and small insects. They are mostly solitary animals, but they may form small groups or pairs during the breeding season. Red pandas are endangered, and their populations are declining due to habitat loss and poaching. Efforts are being made to conserve and protect red pandas and their habitats in order to help ensure their survival.

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