International Red  Panda Day 2020: Observation, Importance of Species

International red panda day every year observed on third September of the month, this time red panda day falls on 19th September.the aim of the red panda day to raising awareness about red panda endangered, the species declining vigorously. conservation of this beautiful species is the ultimate aim of International Red panda day.

why are red pandas endangered? Because the species Listed in the list of IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) as Endangered. its populations have declined by 50% over the last 18 years and are sadly continuing to decline.

Interesting facts about red pandas are, The red panda has a reddish-brown coloured skin, a long, shaggy tail, and a waddling stride because of its shorter front legs; it is generally the size of a homegrown cat, however with a more extended body, and is to some point heavier. It is arboreal and takes care or feeds of basically on bamboo, yet additionally eats eggs, winged creatures, and insects. It is a single creature, mostly dynamic from sunset to daybreak, and is to a great extent inactive during the day. It is likewise called the lesser panda, the red bear-feline, and the red cat bear.

International Red Panda Day 2020: About Red Panda & Importance

The red panda(Ailurus fulgens) is the original panda, discovered some 50 years before the giant panda! They are a carnivore, red panda diet almost exclusively bamboo. The species usually found in Eastern Himalayas, parts of Nepal, Bhutan, China and eastern part of India. 

How many red pandas are left? According to the red panda network, the total remaining population of the red panda is 2500 in the world. 

Where red pandas thrive in the mountains of South Asia you find healthy forests, clean water, vibrant ecosystems, and sustainable livelihoods.

Red pandas play a critical role in the conservation of the Eastern Himalayan broadleaf forest. The red panda is a charismatic species, and as such, plays an ambassador role to help tell the world about how important it is to protect this region. conservation of red panda playing a role to protects these regions.

Combat Global Climate Change-

The forests where red pandas live are the lungs of South Asia. If these forests are intact and function properly they can help to combat global climate change and ensure a healthy life for the people, animals, and plants of South Asia.

Read-World Suicide Prevention Day 2020: Awareness, theme, takeaminute

Preserve the Ecological Integrity of South Asia-

The mountain chains of the Eastern Himalaya and parts of southwestern China — where red pandas are found — are the origin of South Asia’s three largest rivers: the Brahmaputra, Ganges, and Yangtse. These rivers provide water for half of China, northern and northwestern India, Nepal, Tibet Autonomous Region of China, Bhutan, and Myanmar.

Red pandas are an indicator of the ecological health of the Eastern Himalayan Broadleaf Forest Ecoregion: one of our planet's biodiversity hotspots.

International Red Panda Day 2020: Observation & Awareness

Numerous preservation associations, alongside schools and zoos all around the globe, observe International Red Panda Day. A few zoos celebrate by having educational introductions about red pandas. In China, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding visits schools in provincial territories where red pandas live. In Nepal, people group celebrate with discourse rivalries and film viewings. Numerous different associations have exercises that instruct the general population on the significance of red panda preservation.

Rapid human population growth in the Eastern Himalayas is causing deforestation and the degradation and fragmentation of red panda habitat.

Habitat is being fragmented by development projects including roads, hydro-projects, electric transmission lines, and mining, as well as settlement and agricultural conversions, and anthropogenic forest fires. these all are the major cause of the decline of this species.

Lack of Awareness in the region of red panda species is also a major reason of declining.

Read-World First Aid Day 2020: History, Importance of First Aid

In the end, LIKE 👍 & SHARE, if my article is helpful?  SUBSCRIBE for more upcoming informative articles and give your opinion in the comment box for motivation.