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
After a visit to the zoo, I saw red pandas eating a lot of bamboo. I immediately wondered if they drank water after eating. So, do red pandas drink water? Here is a quick answer- Yes, red pandas drink water. Like all other animals in the wild, these mammals need water to survive. In fact, … Read more
The taxonomic study of red pandas never seems to end. They have been compared with so many creatures and one of them happens to be walruses. And if you’re wondering if red pandas are related to walruses, here’s what you need to know. Red pandas are not related to walruses. A red panda belongs to … Read more
Some animals appear white other than their natural color. This coloring condition is called “albinism”. It’s rare and it happens to almost all vertebrates. That being said, can red pandas be white too? Yes, red pandas can be white. As strange as it sounds, not every red panda has a unique, beautiful reddish-brown fur color. … Read more
Most animals have an evolutionary history. This normally involves changes and developments that help the animal adapt to their current lifestyle and environment. Red pandas evolved too! But the question is, how have they evolved over the years? Red pandas are bamboo-eating creatures that have evolved from meat-eating ancestors on their own. And as they … Read more
Grizzlies live in the mountain forest habitat. And obviously, these bears can climb mountains and do so very often. However, is this the same with polar bears? Here’s what you need to know… Yes, polar bears can climb mountains. In the arctic regions, in which they live, they climb different kinds of tall mountains occasionally. … Read more