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, female Ginger — and their two cubs, Patti and Ponya, who were born in June 2024.
Quick Facts
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
