Incredibly Cute. Incredibly Vulnerable.
They mark their territory with scent glands on their paws. Unlike their giant cousins, they eat not only bamboo, but also leaves, roots, fruit, and even tasty little insects. When it gets too cold, they can actually slow their metabolism to survive. Plus, they're insanely adorable. But the red panda has a problem common to much of the world: habitat destruction. And it's driving them rapidly toward extinction.
The red panda needs a guardian. Are you up for the challenge?
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