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The red panda , is a small arboreal mammal native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China. It is the only extant species of the genus ''Ailurus''. Slightly larger than a domestic cat, it has reddish-brown fur, a long, shaggy tail, and a waddling gait due to its shorter front legs. It feeds mainly on bamboo, but is omnivorous and may also eat eggs, birds, insects, and small mammals. It is a solitary animal, mainly active from dusk to dawn, and is largely sedentary during the day.

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Similar species: Carnivorans
Species identified by rakesh
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Uploaded Mar 23, 2015. Captured Jan 17, 2015 15:02 in Gandhi Road, Limbugaon, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734101, India.
  • NIKON D7000
  • f/5.6
  • 1/15s
  • ISO280
  • 300mm