Why are red pandas important to humans and Earth?

We are focused on red pandas, not only because we think they are the cutest animal on earth, but because if we save them we save a whole landscape that supports 15% of the human ... Saving red pandas is important because they are an ambassador for clean air and water for approximately 500 million people. read more

The loss of nesting trees and bamboo is causing a decline in red panda populations across much of their range as their forest home is being cleared. Red pandas are important because they contribute to clean air and water for 500 million people. read more

Landscape species, such as red pandas, are used to determine the threats in their habitats which also impact humans, a rough analogy would be the canary in a coal mine. Much information is still unknown about red pandas, and what is learned is primarily gathered from research on red pandas in captivity. read more

The Red Panda The Red Panda, or “firefox,” is often referred to as the “lesser panda” in deference to the better-known giant panda. Others prefer “first panda” as western scientists described it 50 years earlier, and gave pandas their name. read more