Ailurus Fulgens (Noun)
Meaning
Reddish-brown Old World raccoon-like carnivore; in some classifications considered unrelated to the giant pandas.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The ailurus fulgens, also known as the red panda, is native to the eastern Himalayas and southern China.
- Ailurus fulgens is primarily an herbivore, with a diet consisting mainly of bamboo and other plant material.
- In the wild, ailurus fulgens are solitary animals and have large home ranges, which they mark with scent to keep other red pandas away.
- Ailurus fulgens are listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List due to habitat loss and fragmentation.
- Conservation efforts are in place to protect the ailurus fulgens and its habitat, including the establishment of protected areas and research programs.