Red Panda
by Carol Wisniewski
Title
Red Panda
Artist
Carol Wisniewski
Medium
Painting - Watercolors
Description
The red panda (Ailurus fulgens), also called lesser panda and red cat-bear. It is not closely related to the giant panda, a small arboreal mammal native to the eastern Himalayas and south-western China that has been classified as vulnerable by IUCN as its wild population is estimated at less than 10,000 mature individuals. The population continues to decline and is threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation, poaching, and inbreeding depression, although red pandas are protected by national laws in their range countries.
The red panda is slightly larger than a domestic cat. It has reddish-brown fur, a long, shaggy tail, and a waddling gait due to its shorter front legs. It feeds mainly on bamboo, but is omnivorous and also eats eggs, birds, insects, and small mammals. It is a solitary animal, mainly active from dusk to dawn, and is largely sedentary during the day.
The red panda is the only living species of the genus Ailurus and the family Ailuridae. It has been previously placed in the raccoon and bear families, but results of phylogenetic research indicate strong support for its taxonomic classification in its own family Ailuridae, which along with the weasel, raccoon and skunk families is part of the superfamily Musteloidea. Two subspecies are recognized
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February 23rd, 2015
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Comments (25)
Ian Gledhill
Carol...Your outstanding painting,has been selected as a weekly page feature in the 'Awesome Asia' group..Congratulations..Ian (admin)..:)
Ian Gledhill
This beautiful wildlife Red Panda portrait of Asia,is being featured in the 'Awesome Asia' group..Carol..Congratulations..:)
Reynold Jay
I would like this little critter as a pet--if I was sure he would not bite me! Carol. He looks ready to pounce on something! Congratulations on all those views--it is well deserved as I never cease to be amazed when I view your galleries. Keep these coming! FAV
Madalena Lobao-Tello
CONGRATULATIONS!! Featured on Women Painters. Great work! Love how you have done this!!!
Conni Schaftenaar Elderberry Blossom Art
Lovely, Carol! I have admired and voted for your pieces in a number of contests . . . going to pin this one on my Animal Photos and Art Images board right now!
Carol Wisniewski replied:
Thank you Conni for your loyalty and support, it is very much appreciated!
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"