Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Red Panda, aka the Firefox (Ailurus fulgens)

Red Panda, aka the Firefox (Latin name: Ailurus fulgens) shining cat. 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 eats mainly 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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