Red Panda (9")

The red panda is the only living member of the genus Ailurus and the family Ailuridae. While previously classified along with the raccoon and bear families, further studies provide strong support for placing it in its own family. When the red panda descends from a tree head-first, the it will rotate its ankle to control its descent, one of the few climbing species to do so. The red panda is endemic to the temperate forests of the Himalayas, and ranges from the foothills of western Nepal to China in the east. Size: 9" Ages 3+