Wicket the Red Panda, a glimpse into a vanishing world

The video introduces Wicket, a red panda, highlighting its physical characteristics, diet, and habitat. Red pandas are not closely related to giant pandas but are more akin to raccoons. They are native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China, living in trees and adept at climbing. Their population is under threat due to poaching and habitat loss, with numbers halved in the last 20 years. Conservation efforts are crucial to protect this species.

What is the approximate height of Wicket, the red panda?

• 4 feet

• 3 feet

• 5 feet

• Just over 2 feet

To which family is the red panda more closely related?

• Raccoon

• Bear

• Giant panda

• Cat

What is a primary component of the red panda's diet?

• Bamboo

• Fruits

• Fish

• Leaves

Where are red pandas primarily found?

• Western Himalayas

• Eastern Himalayas and southwestern China

• Northern India

• Southern China

What is a major threat to the red panda population?

• Natural predators

• Poaching and habitat loss

• Food scarcity

• Climate change