7 facts about red pandas

Today, on International Red Panda Day, I want to share a few facts about this arboreal species and why they're crucial for the health of our planet. [View email as a webpage]( [WWF logo]( [7 FACTS]( [Red panda or Lesser panda (Ailurus fulgens) sitting in a tree with yellow leaves in the humid montane mixed forest, Laba He National Nature Reserve, Sichuan, China]( Happy International Red Panda Day, {NAME}! To celebrate this endangered species, I want to share one of my favorite [facts about these arboreal creatures]( with you. FACT: Red panda tails provide balance AND warmth. Red pandas rely on their long, bushy tails for balance as they cross tree branches—quite a helpful tool considering they spend most of their time in trees. And that's not all! During winter, red pandas wrap their tails around their bodies for warmth, blending function with comfort. [Learn more about red pandas and find out: What do red pandas eat?]( [Discover 6 more facts about red pandas ►]( I hope you enjoy learning about these fascinating creatures, their unique behaviors and characteristics, as well as the threats they face. As an endangered species, red pandas serve as a powerful symbol of the diverse forest life we must strive to protect. Thank you so much for your support. With you by our side, we'll continue to protect beloved wildlife and their habitats for years to come. Yours in conservation, Jessica Senior Director, Membership World Wildlife Fund P.S. Want to go the extra mile this International Red Panda Day? [Help protect threatened wildlife and their habitats around the world by symbolically adopting a red panda today.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Photo: Red panda © Staffan Widstrand / Wild Wonders of China / WWF [Contact us]( | [Update profile]( | [Privacy policy]( | [State disclosures]( | [Unsubscribe]( Was this forwarded to you? [Subscribe to WWF email]( ¿Hablas español? Visita [Descubre WWF]( © 2024 [World Wildlife Fund](?utm_campaign=wwf-marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_source=stationery) 1250 24th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20037 [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( Reduce | Reuse | Recycle [supporter]