The Red Panda Program of Darjeeling’s Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park has been selected as a finalist for the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) Conservation Award 2024.
About Red Panda:
It is primarily an herbivorous, shy, solitary and arboreal animal.
It is considered an indicator species for ecological change.
It uses its long, bushy tails for balance and to cover them in winter, presumably for warmth.
Appearance:It is the size of a house cat, the red panda is famous for its cute face and adorable defense stance.
Distribution:It lives in the mountainous forests of Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, and Nepal. Almost 50% of their habitat is in the Eastern Himalayas.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List: Endangered
CITES:Appendix I
Wildlife Protection Act 1972:Schedule I
Threats: The loss of nesting trees and bamboo in the Eastern Himalayas—the location of almost 50% of the red panda’s habitat—is causing a decline in red panda populations across much of their range.
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