Red pandas have been listed as an endangered species since 2016 by the International Union for Conservation for Nature, which says they face high risk of extinction due to habitat loss. Now, Nepal's pioneering community-based conservation work has helped slow their decline. Red Panda Network, an organisation leading global efforts to conserve the animal, estimates that 500-1,000 red pandas live in Nepal. That is an almost certain increase from an estimated population of 300-600 by the Himalayan

Our two red panda cubs born on July 5th are growing and doing well. Cubs tend to stay in their nest boxes until around 3 months old so we expect them to start exploring their outdoor yard possibly in late Septemeber. We will keep you posted. | Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

55K views · 2.8K reactions | Our red panda cub born at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute on June 12 is growing up! The cub spends most of his time in the nestbox, which is normal for a cub his age, but he will soon be spending most of his time climbing. #WeSaveSpecies #RedPanda | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute | Facebook

76K views · 4.4K reactions | Our baby red panda cubs are getting brave and adventurous! | Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden | Facebook