: a small, largely arboreal mammal (Ailurus fulgens of the family Ailuridae) that resembles the American raccoon, that is found from the Himalayas to China, and that has long rusty or chestnut fur with dark underparts, a long bushy tail with rings, and a white face and inner ears with a dark stripe from the corners of the eyes to the lower jaw
called alsolesser panda
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The red panda feeds mostly on bamboo, roots, grass, leaves, fruit, acorns, eggs, insects, and small animals (such as birds). It was formerly considered a relative of the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) but is now considered more closely related to the raccoons, skunks, and weasels.
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Recent Examples on the WebAfter playing her role as a mother to help her declining species, a nearly 11-year-old red panda was ready for the next stage of life.—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 17 June 2024 The International Union for the Conservation of Nature says the red panda faces a very high risk of extinction due to habitat loss.—Reuters, NBC News, 7 Mar. 2024 Lin, a beloved red panda who lived at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, died last week due to health issues, according to a news release.—The Enquirer, 24 Feb. 2024 Use the classic bricks to build a tiger, red panda, and koi fish — so there’s always something new to discover.—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 13 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for red panda
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: a long-tailed mammal that is related to and resembles the raccoon, has long reddish brown fur, feeds especially on bamboo leaves, and is found from the Himalayas to China
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