Frequently mistaken for a raccoon due to its masked face or a cousin of the giant panda due to its name, the red panda is actually the sole surviving member of the Ailuridae family. Living high in the misty canopy of the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China, its scientific name appropriately translates to "fire-colored cat." This striking tree-dweller acts as a vital indicator species for the health of high-altitude bamboo forests. +------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+ | Feature | Red Panda Profile | +------------------+---------------------------------------------------------+ | Scientific Name | Ailurus fulgens | | Taxonomy | Sole living member of the family Ailuridae | | Elevation Range | 2,200 to 4,800 meters (7,200 to 15,700 feet) | | Diet | Herbivorous omnivore (90%+ bamboo leaves and shoots)...