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Mammal ยท Temperate forest
Red panda
Ailurus fulgens
Meet the animal
Life as a red panda
Red pandas are tree-climbing mammals from cool Himalayan forests.
Amazing adaptation
Built to survive
Sharp claws and flexible ankles help them climb down tree trunks head-first.
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Surprising fact
Red pandas use their long tails for balance and as a wraparound blanket.