Red Panda

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Reproduction and Life-cycle
The Red Panda is a solitary animal, meaning it lives alone for most of its life. Seeking a partner from December to February. Before the cubs are born the mother makes a nest out of brushwood, twigs, and leaves in either a hollow tree or a rock collum.

When red panda cubs are born (usually 4 are in alitter) they are about 110-113 grams. After they are born the mother cleans the cubs and learns each of their scents. After a week the mother leaves to clean herself and the cubs by then are starting to open their eyes. They won't fully open until 30-40 days. At six weeks the cubs have fully opened their eyes and they are a light grey color, later on, they will turn darker colors such as brown or black. The cubs stay in the nest for almost 12 weeks, after that they venture out of the nest with their mother and learn to play and rest alongside her. After 6-8 months they cubs will leave their mothers and become solitary until their turn to find a mate.

Distribution and Habitat
Red Pandas live in the remote areas of the Himalayas, which are located in China. Pandas are found in dense bamboo forests and a few smaller trees. Their habitat temperature ranges from 10 to -25 centigrade and they usually are from the evaluation of 6,000 - 12,00 feet.

Predetors
Since Red Pandas are herbivories they don't have many predators around them. They do still have a few however, the main predator is the Snow Leopard and the next is the small carnivore called the Marten.