Ailurus fulgens
Red Panda
MammalBest Season: Mar–Nov
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About this species
The Red Panda is a small arboreal mammal with a russet coat and bushy ringed tail. Found in the temperate forests of Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and West Bengal at elevations between 2,200 and 4,800 metres, it feeds primarily on bamboo. Singalila National Park offers some of the best treks for red panda sightings, especially during autumn and spring when bamboo foraging peaks. Find the Red Panda in Sikkim and Northeast India. Best trekking routes, bamboo forests, and seasonal sighting guides.
Behavior
Solitary and mainly crepuscular to nocturnal, spending much of the day curled asleep high in a tree fork. Uses an elongated wrist bone as a false thumb to grip bamboo stems.
Diet
Overwhelmingly bamboo leaves and shoots, supplemented occasionally with fruit, acorns, or eggs.
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Best locations for Red Panda
Reserves and landscapes where our photographers reliably encounter this species, with links to place-specific guides.
West BengalSingalila National Park
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West BengalNeora Valley National Park
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Arunachal PradeshNamdapha National Park
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MeghalayaBalphakram National Park
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SikkimFambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary
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SikkimKhangchendzonga National Park
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When and Where to Photograph Red Panda
Treks around Singalila and Neora Valley with a local tracker scanning mossy tree forks at first light offer the best odds — sightings require both altitude and patience.
Plan field days around Mar–Nov: light is often strongest at dawn and dusk, when many mammals and birds are most active. Work with a naturalist who knows local movement patterns — they will position you ethically while improving your odds of a encounter in Singalila National Park.