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Species Recovery
Edge of Existence
The red panda in a replica of its natural habitat.
Below is information from Edge of Existence about the red panda's recovery:
The species is fully protected in all of the countries in which it occurs with the exception of Myanmar, and is listed on Appendix I of CITES. However, this protection is often not enforced. In China it occurs in many reserves established to protect the giant panda, although it is not known whether these support viable populations. It also occurs in several protected areas in Nepal and India. It is not known to occur in any protected areas in Bhutan or Myanmar. Research is being conducted on the status and quality of remaining red panda habitats, and the impact of human activities on the species. An international breeding programme is underway, with red pandas being bred in zoos throughout North America, Asia and Europe. The Red Panda Species Survival Programme (SSP) provides guidance on research strategies and long-term management of the species in captivity.
The species is fully protected in all of the countries in which it occurs with the exception of Myanmar, and is listed on Appendix I of CITES. However, this protection is often not enforced. In China it occurs in many reserves established to protect the giant panda, although it is not known whether these support viable populations. It also occurs in several protected areas in Nepal and India. It is not known to occur in any protected areas in Bhutan or Myanmar. Research is being conducted on the status and quality of remaining red panda habitats, and the impact of human activities on the species. An international breeding programme is underway, with red pandas being bred in zoos throughout North America, Asia and Europe. The Red Panda Species Survival Programme (SSP) provides guidance on research strategies and long-term management of the species in captivity.
What is being done
Even though the red panda is protected in literally all of its habitat range, poaching still continues. There are many plans in action to save their wild population. Since the red panda's range partially overlaps the giant panda's, some conservation efforts benefit both. It has been recommended that more research be conducted on the red panda's habitat, so that areas with a large population can be further protected. Red pandas that already exist in zoos must stay there, but no more of them should be taken from the wild.
The red panda is legally protected in CITES Appendix I. This protects the red panda in the wild and is supposed to prevent poaching. None the less, poaching still continues. The best that can be done to save the red panda is leaving it alone so they don't suffer from habitat loss.
The red panda is legally protected in CITES Appendix I. This protects the red panda in the wild and is supposed to prevent poaching. None the less, poaching still continues. The best that can be done to save the red panda is leaving it alone so they don't suffer from habitat loss.