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According to IUCN Red list, what is the status of Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens) ?

Updated On: Jul 13, 2024
  • Critically endangered species
  • Vulnerable species
  • Extinct species
  • Endangered species
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According to IUCN Red list, the status of Red panda {Ailurus fulgens) is endangered species. Endangered species are those species that are facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future. This category is used when the species suffered a population reduction of 80% or more. Vulnerable species have sufficient population at present but are depleting fast, e.g., Golder langur, leopard cat. Extinct species no longer exist e.g.. Dodo. Critically endangered species are threatened to a greater extent.
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