Red Panda vs Giant Panda: What's The Difference

By: EjazUlHaqBhat

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Red pandas and giant pandas differ in size, habitat, diet, and behavior

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Adult red pandas weigh between 8-17 pounds and are 22-24.6 inches long, with a tail of 14.6-18.6 inches. Adult giant pandas are 60-90 cm tall

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Red pandas live in the temperate forests of the Himalayas and surrounding areas, at elevations of 7,200-15,700 feet

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Giant pandas live in the bamboo forests of central China, at elevations of 4,200-12,000 feet

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Red pandas have reddish-brown fur, white facial markings, and a long, bushy tail

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Giant pandas have black-and-white fur, black patches around their eyes, ears, and limbs, and a large head with short legs

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Red pandas are crepuscular, arboreal, and solitary, spending most of the day resting in trees

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Giant pandas are solitary and peaceful, but will fight back if escape is impossible

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