Despite being regarded as sign of good luck and having a
cuddly appearance, the red panda (Ailurus fulgens) is facing an
existential threat and it is listed under Appendix I of CITES, the Vulnerable
Category in the IUCN Red List. It is also categorized as a protected mammal by
the National Park and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1973 of Nepal. Habitat
destruction and hunting has reduced its numbers to 10,000 individuals in the
wild, and in Nepal there may be only up to 1,000 red pandas spread across 36
mountain districts. Yet, last year alone 11 red panda hides were confiscated in
Nepal.
September
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http://nepalitimes.com/article/Nepali-Times-Buzz/red-panda-conservation-nepal,1668
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