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Hope Panza
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=__Red Panda__=



Description:
The red panda is related to the giant panda and the raccoon. They can grow to the size of a house cat. Their bushy tail adds 13 inches to their size. When in the mountains, the red panda uses it's tail to keep warm. The extended wrist on the panda acts like a thumb. The red panda feeds on bamboo, acorns, roots, eggs, and fruit. Most of their time is spent on land, but they do go in the trees sometimes like shown in the picture. However, most people think that they live in the mountains, but they do not. These pandas live in the valleys. The litters of the pandas range from 1 to 4. Newborns weigh about 4 to 5 ounces. By 9 months they are full size and leave the nest after about 100 days. These pandas grow relatively fast. They usually live around 8 to 11 years.

**Interesting Facts:**

 * Their red and white markings blend in with red mosses
 * They use their tail to balance in trees
 * The fur on their tails keeps them warm in high altitudes
 * To communicate they use body language and a variety of sounds
 * In the winter they lose up to 15% of their body weight