Daniel Oguikpe

Weasels are one of the few creatures that share similar traits with red pandas. Come to think of it, could red pandas be weasels that evolved?  No, red pandas are not weasels. They are two different animals that belong to different families. Red pandas belong to the family Ailuridae while weasels belong to the family … Read more

If you spot a red panda for the first time, you might mistake it for a fox. Their looks are similar— reddish-brown fur, dark limbs, bushy tails, etc. Come to think of it – are red pandas related to foxes?  No, red pandas are not foxes despite how similar they look.  Red pandas belong to … Read more

Digging and living in burrows is a common behavior for red foxes, badgers, and many other small mammals. And I wondered if red pandas burrow for any reason. After my research, here’s what I found out!  Red pandas do not burrow. Unlike burrowers, red pandas don’t live underground or travel in tunnels, unlike many burrowers.  Red … Read more

There’s a fictional creature in the avatar animation called the “fire ferret.” Believe me, you’ll think it’s a red panda at first sight!  Its lifestyle is so similar to red pandas and anyone will think a red panda is a ferret? However, here’s what you need to know…  No, red pandas are not ferrets! Red … Read more

Red pandas are so unique that they look quite similar to many of the creatures we know. Some say they are bears, red raccoons, and even dog-like creatures.  Come to think of being dog-like, are red pandas canine? No, red pandas are not canine. Despite their resemblance to dogs, they are not like creatures in … Read more

Red pandas live mostly in Asia. However, they only have a few native Asian countries. And if you’re wondering if they are native to Japan, here’s what you need to know…  No, red pandas are not native to Japan. They are native to China, Nepal, India, Bhutan, and Burma (Myanmar).  However, you can still find red … Read more