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Red Panda

(Ailurus fulgens fulgens)

As their name suggests, red pandas’ fur is mostly a rusty-red color. They also have bushy tails and white markings on their ears and faces. The Detroit Zoo is home to male Ravi and female Ginger.

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Quick Facts

Habitat: Holtzman Wildlife Foundation Red Panda Forest

Class: Mammals

Conservation Status: Endangered

Size: 2 feet long, with a 2-foot-long tail

Weight: 12 to 20 pounds

Median life expectancy: 10 years

Diet: Bamboo, roots, acorns, fruit, eggs, mice and birds