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Red pandas, an ancient species (or "living fossil") native to the Eastern Himalayas, were once classified as either raccoons or bears, but are now considered a distinct family of mammals, which share a common ancestor with the giant panda. The 20-25" long reddish-colored mammals have short legs and long, bushy ringed tails. They feed mostly on bamboo, but also eat eggs, insects, birds and small mammals. Due primarily to habitat loss, they are considered a vulnerable species in the wild. | Red pandas, an ancient species (or "living fossil") native to the Eastern Himalayas, were once classified as either raccoons or bears, but are now considered a distinct family of mammals, which share a common ancestor with the giant panda. The 20-25" long reddish-colored mammals have short legs and long, bushy ringed tails. They feed mostly on bamboo, but also eat eggs, insects, birds and small mammals. Due primarily to habitat loss, they are considered a vulnerable species in the wild. | ||
Sorrel was born at the Binder Park Zoo near Battle Creek, Michigan. She was transferred to [[Birmingham]] on [[April 28]], [[2010]]. She and her mate, [[Shifu]], had a litter of two cubs on [[May 30]], [[2013]]. | Sorrel was born at the Binder Park Zoo near Battle Creek, Michigan. She was transferred to [[Birmingham]] on [[April 28]], [[2010]]. She and her mate, [[Shifu]], had a litter of two male cubs on [[May 30]], [[2013]]. The cubs were named Fred and George after the Weasley twins from the Harry Potter novels. On October 14, 2014, the twins were moved to Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot, North Dakota as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan. | ||
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* "[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Red_panda Red panda]" (June 19, 2013) Wikipedia - accessed June 24, 2013 | * "[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Red_panda Red panda]" (June 19, 2013) Wikipedia - accessed June 24, 2013 | ||
* Sides, Melynda (June 21, 2013) "[http://www.myfoxal.com/story/22658059/red-panda-cubs-born-at-birmingham-zoo Red panda cubs born at Birmingham Zoo]" MyFoxAL.com | * Sides, Melynda (June 21, 2013) "[http://www.myfoxal.com/story/22658059/red-panda-cubs-born-at-birmingham-zoo Red panda cubs born at Birmingham Zoo]" MyFoxAL.com | ||
* "[https://www.facebook.com/BirminghamZoo/posts/10157413851889680 Red Panda Update: Meet the Siblings]." (May 31, 2019). Facebook post. | |||
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Revision as of 07:10, 25 July 2019
- This article is about the red panda, for the Sorrel tree, see Sourwood.
Sorrel (born June 12, 2010 in Battle Creek, Michigan) is a female red panda (Ailurus fulgens) on display at the Birmingham Zoo.
Red pandas, an ancient species (or "living fossil") native to the Eastern Himalayas, were once classified as either raccoons or bears, but are now considered a distinct family of mammals, which share a common ancestor with the giant panda. The 20-25" long reddish-colored mammals have short legs and long, bushy ringed tails. They feed mostly on bamboo, but also eat eggs, insects, birds and small mammals. Due primarily to habitat loss, they are considered a vulnerable species in the wild.
Sorrel was born at the Binder Park Zoo near Battle Creek, Michigan. She was transferred to Birmingham on April 28, 2010. She and her mate, Shifu, had a litter of two male cubs on May 30, 2013. The cubs were named Fred and George after the Weasley twins from the Harry Potter novels. On October 14, 2014, the twins were moved to Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot, North Dakota as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan.
References
- Glatston, Angela (January 1, 2011) International Red Panda Studbook Rotterdam: Rotterdam Zoo
- "Red panda" (June 19, 2013) Wikipedia - accessed June 24, 2013
- Sides, Melynda (June 21, 2013) "Red panda cubs born at Birmingham Zoo" MyFoxAL.com
- "Red Panda Update: Meet the Siblings." (May 31, 2019). Facebook post.