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Red Panda

India has many natural wonders and beautiful scenic aspects. As with every country’s geography, there is a natural habitat that is included in the cultural orientation. The Red Panda of India is one of those features. Tourists staying in a five star hotel India may wish to explore the country’s geographic elements as well as its major cities and urban landmarks. While the Red Panda is known as a beautiful animal original to the Himalayas it is also indigenous to Pakistan, Laos, Burma, Nepal and of course India.

The small mammal is commonly known as the Firefox or Lesser Panda, with the Red Panda being its Western name. The term Red Panda most likely originates from the Nepali word ponya. This became the standard Western name for it in 1821 when Thomas Hardwicke introduced it to Europe. It is also known as the Wah due to its unique cry. It is also called a Cat Bear because it resembles a small bear though it washes itself much like a cat. The panda is slightly larger than a domestic cat, which contributes to the association. It is classified as a vulnerable species due to continual declines in its population because of habitat fragmentation. Its diet is mostly composed of bamboo and it is primarily considered to be an herbivore.

These endearingly charming creatures are most active at dusk and dawn, making them crepuscular. During most of the day they are sedentary and can be found lounging in the trees. They only increase their activity in the early evening and early morning. They are extremely skilled acrobats and spend most of their time in the trees. They are generally solitude animals and rarely, if ever, live in groups with another. The pandas begin their day with a washing ritual of licking their paws and using them to massage their backs, stomachs and faces. The next item on their agenda is to patrol their territory and ensure their boundary markings. They spend their evenings searching for food. This is one of the rare times they come to the ground, though they don’t stay long.

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