Wholesale Red Panda - 283429

Despite its name, the red panda is more closely related to animals like skunks and raccoons than it is to the giant panda. Endemic to the eastern Himalayas and southern China, the red panda is a solitary animal and the only living member of the family Ailuridae and the genus Ailurus. History: Unfortunately, the red panda has been classified as an endangered species for nearly a decade. Currently, there are an estimated 10,000 individuals globally, and that number is believed to be decreasing. The primary threats to the red panda are poaching and a loss of their natural habitat due to deforestation and fragmentation. Scientific Name: Ailurus fulgens Characteristics: Make sure that this red panda toy figurine doesn't lay claim to your desk or night stand they're known to be very territorial! Size: 4.3 inches long and 1.5 inches tall, this red panda toy figurine is a touch smaller than a soda can resting on its side.