The red panda (scientific name: Ailurus) is a small carnivorous mammal native to southwestern China. It has reddish-brown fur and a long, bushy tail, and its gait is unsteady due to its short front legs. The red panda is slightly larger than a domestic cat, with a longer body and heavier weight. It is an arboreal animal that primarily feeds on bamboo shoots, but it also eats eggs, birds, insects, and small mammals. In the wild, it is a solitary animal, with most activity occurring during dusk and dawn and a period of rest during the day.
小熊猫属(学名:Ailurus),也叫红熊猫、红猫熊或九节狼,是一种小型哺乳动物,原产于中国西南地区。小熊猫有着红褐色的皮毛和长而蓬松的尾巴,且由于前肢较短,所以步态摇摆蹒跚。小熊猫体型比家猫略大,躯干更长且体重较重。它是一种树栖动物,主要以竹笋为主食,但也会杂食禽蛋、鸟类、昆虫和小型哺乳动物。在野外自然条件下它是一种独居动物,黄昏到黎明是其主要活动期,而白天大部分时间处于静栖状态。