Red Panda
Red Panda
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ABout Red Panda

THE RED PANDA IS KNOWN FOR ITS BUSHY RINGED TAIL, REDDISH-BROWN COAT, AND WADDLING GAIT.

They are only distantly related to the better known black and white panda. These creatures are very well adapted to colder climates. Red pandas use their fluffy tails to wrap up in during winters in the mountains, and they even have fur on the pads of their feet to help keep them warm.

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FACTS & COUNTERS
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Average Size
20-26 inches head and body; 12-20 inches tail; weigh 12-20 pounds
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Native Region
Nepal, Central China, Myanmar
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Eating Habits
Bamboo, insects, acorns, eggs, and fruit
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Conservation Status
Endangered
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Where are they at the Zoo?
The Red Pandas are located in the Forest Exhibit
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The Animal Amigo program helps care for all of the animals at the Zoo by funding food, medical treatment, equipment, enrichment toys, and habitat improvement for the animals in our care. For a donation of $100 or more, you can sponsor a panda at the Indianapolis Zoo. You will receive a plush, collector card, certificate and recognition on the Animal Amigo donor board!

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