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.

Here are some interesting facts about red panda that will leave you amazed. Despite their name, red pandas belong to a different family (Ailuridae) and are more closely related to weasels and raccoons ...

1. Can you spot the real panda? Despite sharing a common name, red pandas are not closely related to giant pandas—often considered the real panda. Phylogenetically, the red panda falls under a unique ...

The classification of red pandas has been a subject of debate among scientists. Initially, they were thought to be related to raccoons due to similarities in their skulls, teeth, and tails.

The giant panda is listed as endangered in the World Conservation Union's (IUCN's) Red List of Threatened Animals. It is one of the most critically endangered species in the world. There are about ...

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

Giant pandas eat between 12 to 15 kilograms of food, over a span of 12 hours, every single day, but only one-fifth of that food actually gets digested. No wonder they poop around 40 times a day!

I did some quick research and found out some fun facts about these cubs...which are in no way related to pandas and are actually part of the bear family. Red panda babies are called cubs and weigh ...