Ailurus fulgens
Red Panda
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About this species
The Red Panda is a small arboreal mammal with a russet coat and bushy ringed tail. Found in the temperate forests of Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and West Bengal at elevations between 2,200 and 4,800 metres, it feeds primarily on bamboo. Singalila National Park offers some of the best treks for red panda sightings, especially during autumn and spring when bamboo foraging peaks. Find the Red Panda in Sikkim and Northeast India. Best trekking routes, bamboo forests, and seasonal sighting guides.
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When and Where to Photograph Red Panda
The Red Panda is a small arboreal mammal with a russet coat and bushy ringed tail. Found in the temperate forests of Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and West Bengal at elevations between 2,200 and 4,800 metres, it feeds primarily on bamboo. Singalila National Park offers some of the best treks for red panda sightings, especially during autumn and spring when bamboo foraging peaks. Find the Red Panda in Sikkim and Northeast India. Best trekking routes, bamboo forests, and seasonal sighting guides.
Plan field days around Mar–Nov: light is often strongest at dawn and dusk, when many mammals and birds are most active. Work with a naturalist who knows local movement patterns — they will position you ethically while improving your odds of a encounter in Singalila National Park.