A Coat of Red Fur - The beautiful reddish fur of the red panda is made up of long coarse hairs with a dense undercoat that provides the warmth needed in their cool moist habitat. The soles of their feet are also covered with dense fur and their long heavily furred tails can be wrapped around their body to help keep them warm.
Thumbs Up - The red panda has a radial sesamoid or modified thumb. Along with strong curved claws, this “false thumb” helps the red panda in climbing and grasping bamboo and other food. The red panda shares this adaptation with the giant panda.
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