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Red pandas are very endangered they are being protected by the Wwf. They are the size of a common house cat. There are only around 10,000 left because they are going extinct. They are actually not red pandas they are actually a Ailurdae.

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The red panda is a very endangered animal because of Poaching. Poaching is basically people hunting illegally. Habitat loss because people are destroying the forest. There are only 10,000 red pandas left in the world.

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Adam Roberts explains why red pandas are endangered

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Poaching is basically illegally hunting animals and selling them to get money. One way to stop it is to support organizations like WWF.

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Red pandas mostly live in China, Nepal and Bhutan. They spend most of their time living in trees. They also live in mountains at Nepal and Northern Myanmar. They usually live in high -altitude forest habitat. They are different from each other since they are different altitude.

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The WWF is trying to help red pandas by trying to stop poaching and trying to breed more red pandas. They are also trying to stop people in Nepal from human damage to the forest. The WWF is currently succesful.

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They eat succlent grasses friuts and insects and grubs. Succlent grass is grass but with thickened and flesh parts. It is classified as a Cactus. They usually eat fruits like bamboo, berries, apples and grapes.

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The red panda is endangered mostly because of poaching. You can save rd pandas by planting lots of bamboo, tourist permits and improving fire protection. Some organisations like WCS or Wild Life conservation society is helping them.

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1. Exposing the illegal red panda supply chain

Exposing the supply chain will require a massive on-the-ground investigation by our anti-poaching network. This will be a multi-tiered approach, that utilizes sophisticated technologies, and provides critical information on who the buyers and traders are in Kathmandu and other export centers.

Reducing the demand will also require a large-scale operation. But it will take place on social media.

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Stop the Illegal Red Panda Trade | Red Panda Network

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Exposing the supply chain will require a massive on-the-ground investigation by our anti-poaching network. This will be a multi-tiered approach, that utilizes sophisticated technologies, and provides critical information on who the buyers and traders are in Kathmandu and other export centers. Reducing the demand will also require a large-scale operation.

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Habitat loss is basically animals losing their habitats because of things like deforestation. Also because of that red pandas won't have anything left to eat because they mostly eat bamboos.

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The most common way of red panda habitat loss is deforestation. Deforestation is people cutting down trees in forests to build stuff or to get trees.

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Deforestation can include clearing the land for farming or livestock, or using the timber for fuel, construction or manufacturing.

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If Red Pandas go extinct it would be like losing the cat family because they are like cats. I think if red pandas go extinct there could be way too many grubs because red pandas eat grubs but that is not their main food.

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Why poaching is a big cause to red pandas going extinct.

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Why poaching is a big cause to red pandas going extinct.

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Poaching is a big cause because if you hunt for these animals there might not be any more animals that can breed more animals or they just entirely go extinct.

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Red pandas are tree-dwelling mammals native to the temperate forests of the Himalayas. Because of their interesting reddish fur, striped tails and expressive faces, they are very popular animals in their native Asia and have been featured in cartoons, as toys and as mascots. However, red pandas are also critically endangered. Human actions, such as deforestation, poaching, accidental trapping and an illegal pet trade have caused the wild population of red pandas to shrink to just around 10,000 individuals.

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Red pandas are endangered for several reasons. Four of the main reasons are deforestation, poaching, accidental trapping, and an illegal pet trade.

Like almost all endangered animals, loss of habitat is one of the main reasons for red pandas' dwindling numbers. Red panda habitats, namely Himalayan forests, are being cut down at an alarming rate each year. Usually, these forests are cleared due to logging operations or to convert the forested area into farmland where crops can be grown and cattle can graze.

Even when forests are only partially cut down, deforestation can still lead to massive population losses for red pandas. This is because the population of red pandas becomes fragmented, along with the forest. In other words, groups of red pandas which could usually meet (and mate) with each other instead are kept apart. This means that these separated groups can only mate with other red pandas nearby, leading to less genetic diversity. Without enough genetic diversity, groups of red pandas can eventually become unhealthy and die off, due to inbreeding.

It may seem unthinkable that someone would purposefully kill endangered animals, but sadly poaching is common enough to be a severe problem for red pandas. Their bright, reddish fur and striped tails make them prime targets for those who would sell their pelts for profit. In certain rural areas, hats made from red panda fur were traditionally worn as good luck tokens for special occasions. Some people insist on carrying on this tradition, despite it being illegal. Poachers also kill red pandas due to the mistaken belief that certain red panda body parts have medicinal properties. Traditional medicines made with red panda body parts are illegal to buy and sell, but a black market trade still exists for these products.

When people live too close to red pandas' forest habitat, it can spell danger for the endangered creatures. Even without meaning to, people can kill red pandas, such as when red pandas are caught in traps that were set for other animals. Using large, strong, metal bear traps, humans often intend to catch animals that they see as dangerous pests, such as wolves or bears. But unsuspecting red pandas can also wander into these traps. Due to their small size, red pandas who get caught in such traps are usually critically injured, and cannot survive. Red pandas may also fall victim to snare-style traps meant for animals such as wild pigs, which humans use for food.

There's no doubt about it: Red pandas are appealing animals. They're widely considered to be cute and personable. While it is good that people are fascinated by red pandas and want to learn more about them, there is also a downside to red pandas' popularity: namely, people who like red pandas so much that they want to keep them as pets.

While it may seem fun to keep a red panda as a pet, it is horrible idea because red pandas are not domesticated animals. Unlike dogs or cats, they have not been bred to deal with the stress of captivity. This stress usually leads pet red pandas to become fearful and aggressive toward their owners. Unlike domesticated animals, they cannot be properly trained and require a highly specialized diet. Most pet red pandas die due to a lack of proper care. Since all pet red pandas are illegally stolen from the wild, the illegal pet trade has had a devastating effect on red pandas' wild population.

While it is sad that human actions have led to red pandas becoming endangered, there is also hope. Laws are being passed each year that make forest conservation more of a priority. Volunteers and even governments have formed organizations to police rural forests and put a stop to as much poaching as possible. Humans may have led to red pandas' decline, but it is possible that humans can also be the force behind saving this amazing animal as well.

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Red pandas are tree-dwelling mammals native to the forests of the Himalayas. Unfortunately, due to human actions, these animals are endangered. Deforestation, poaching, accidental trapping and an illegal pet trade have led to a large decline in wild red pandas.

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Red pandas are a fierce contender for the title of "the Internet's favorite animal," but there's probably a lot you don't know about this tiny, furry carnivore -- like the fact that they're endangered. Here are 9 reasons to rally around the red panda:

1. Red pandas are also called "firefoxes" (yes, like the Internet browser)

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9 Things The Internet Didn't Teach You About Red Pandas

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Red pandas are a fierce contender for the title of "the Internet's favorite animal," but there's probably a lot you don't know about this tiny, furry carnivore -- like the fact that they're endangered. Here are 9 reasons to rally around the red panda:

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Other organizations that are protecting red pandas

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Other organizations that are protecting red pandas

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Currently on the brink of extinction, red pandas join a growing list of animals threatened with extinction. The World Wildlife Organization estimates red panda's population at less than 10,000 individuals. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) defines the species as "endangered because its population has plausibly declined by 50% over the last three generations (estimated at 18 years) and this decline is projected to continue and probably intensify in the next three generations." If you aim to help the species, it is important for you to learn about their traits, their vulnerabilities, and about the threats they face.

Once classified as relatives of the giant black and white pandas, red pandas were only recently determined to be more closely related to raccoons and skunks. Scientists assigned them the unique family name of Ailurus Fulgens. Red pandas range across the Nepal Mountains, Burma and the Chinese-Western Sichuan and Yunnan provinces, with half of their habitat being in the Eastern Himalayas. Known by a variety of names (cat-bear, bear-cat, firefox, "lesser" panda), the red panda grows to the size of a large house cat of about 11 pounds, with a body of 20 inches and a three-quarters long tail. They live from 8 to 12 years.

With a thick reddish-orange coat, bushy ringed tail pointed ears, and black underbelly, the facial markings of red pandas, resemble those of raccoons. They also share the raccoon's extended wrist bone which acts much like a thumb.

These relatively individual animals spend most of their lives in high-altitude forests, where they move easily among the branches. Being nocturnal, they wait until dusk to feed. Their diet can be up to 95% bamboo, a very woody and difficult to digest plant. To get the adequate nourishment, they consume leaves, acorns, roots, flowers, eggs, insects, birds, and occasionally rodents. In cold months, they spend over twelve hours per day searching for food, regulating their metabolism to conserve energy.

Destruction of Forests and Nesting Sites

A female red panda's territory averages around 1 mile, though she doesn't range that far in a single day. She may sometimes overlap with other individuals of her species. Males typically go twice as far to find mates and reproduce, but do not remain in one place to raise the offsprings. Females build nests in tree branches or hollow tree trunks to deliver their young. Blind at birth, the babies stay in the nest for three months and live with their mother for a year, reaching adulthood at 18 months.

Cutting down trees and increasing deforestation levels are leading causes that destroy their nesting sites, likely to kill many vulnerable offsprings. Having fewer trees, they are forced to handle even more devastating monsoons eroding soils that further decimate their habitats. Forests have vanished in many areas of Nepal and India, and their natural lands are no longer a proper place to live in.

Low Reproduction Rate and High Infant Mortality

Females only breed every one to two years. After a 135 day gestation period, 1 to (rarely) 4 youngs are born in late spring or early summer. Research shows that many babies do not survive to reach adulthood. Apparently, small reproduction and little infant survival rates limit the panda population recovery and active breeding.

Predators

Natural predators of red pandas are snow leopards, martens, large birds, and humans. Hunters poach them for medicine and wild meat, with furs and tails sometimes used for hats and the clothing industry. Accidental deaths occur when pandas are killed in traps that were initially set for other animals. Private collectors pay high prices to obtain them as pets. Also, herders and their dogs occasionally kill them as they may stand in their way. Incidentally, canine distemper, lethal to the red panda, is carried to the forests by shepherds' dogs.

Development Devastates Food Sources

According to the World Wildlife Organization, Langtang National Park in Nepal serves as home to 38% of the global red panda population.
It is also the primary resource for the 30,000 people nearby. They graze domestic animals which provide milk for local cheese factories. Consequently, the cattle face undergrowth. Trees are cut for fuel and agricultural expansion. As a result, bamboo habitat beneath the trees is lost. Knowing that bamboo has a ten-year boom/death cycle, diminishing growth increases stress on food supply.

Isolation of Genetic Pools

As forests are cut, smaller bands of bamboo and separate islands of forest tend to isolate panda populations. The distance between remaining forested areas becomes too far for them to travel when food becomes scarce. The distance further serves to create genetic islands which concern scientists. When small groups of animals become isolated, inbreeding and lack of genetic diversity weaken the overall population, leaving them less likely to survive and thrive.

Solutions for Change

In attempting to feed and provide for their families, people unwittingly destroy the forest resources that also diminish the healthy environment they base on. Suggested ways of providing revenue to residents without degrading the habitat may include growing sustainable crops and increasing wildlife tourism. Villagers could offer food, lodging, and souvenirs, and work in the parks; guided tours with an emphasis on non-invasive small scale groups would reduce habitat impact.

How else can you change the situation?

The 2015 IUCN report identified four major strategies for addressing the drastic panda population decline. A few information in the report advises to:

Protect habitats by balancing development and improving habitat management. Reduce habitat degradation by planting bamboo, requiring tourist permits, restricting entry during the breeding season, reducing livestock that trampled undergrowth, and improving fire protection.

Reduce deaths by strengthening and enforcing hunting and poaching laws. Reinvigorate the wild population with captive-bred animals. Control, vaccinate and sterilize dogs to reduce disease transmission.

Improve awareness of a variety of media outreach and education in schools.

The red panda does not have time to survive without immediate protective measures. It can be done with focused effort, funding, and teaching, but it must be done quickly before the population reaches the point that it cannot efficiently recover. With your involvement and commitment, we can save these defenseless animals before it is too late.

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Currently on the brink of extinction, red pandas join a growing list of animals threatened with extinction. The World Wildlife Organization estimates red panda's population at less than 10,000 individuals.

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To stop poaching before you buy something ask what it is made from , stick to certified products and report any illegal wildlife  trade.

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Most ways to stop deforestation is planting a tree, use less paper, recycle paper and cardboard, use recycled products, don't buy palm oil products and don't eat too much meat

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15 Strategies to Reduce Deforestation | Greentumble

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Ending deforestation is important to stabilize our climate, save wildlife and protect our health. These strategies on how to prevent and stop deforestation…

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You should stop buying red panda fur products.

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You shouldn’t really adopt red pandas because they are supposed to be living in the wild not where you live.

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Don’t use lots of products made out of tree

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Don’t use lots of products made out of tree

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You shouldn’t use products mostly made from trees because the more you use it the more trees people have to cut down