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‘Signs’ of a Shift Toward Red Panda Stewardship
Education is power and conservation billboards are providing local people with important information to safeguard the first panda. The Pathibhara Devi temple is a renowned religious site located in eastern Nepal’s Taplejung district. The route to the temple passes through high-mountain forests of the Himalayan ecoregion: prime habitat for red pandas. Plentiful foraging spots and […]
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Auckland Zoo: Pioneers of Red Panda Protection
At nearly 100 years old, Auckland Zoo is a shining example of what it means to commit to global conservation and lead by example. Located in Auckland, New Zealand, the Auckland Zoo is a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to building a future for wild animals and wild places. Their work is guided by a strong […]
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Goth-Stay Tourism is Good for People and Red Pandas
This Endangered Species Day, we have a creative solution to herder poverty and environmental degradation in red panda habitat. For many generations, animal husbandry has been the predominant occupation for the high-altitude communities in red panda habitat. In our project area in eastern Nepal, each livestock herder has around 30 to 40 Chauri, Yak, horse […]
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Nordens Ark Is Making Dreams of Red Panda Conservation Come True
Programs that foster sustainable livelihoods and alleviate poverty among local communities are essential to saving red pandas in Nepal. Thanks to Nordens Ark, our impact will be bigger than ever with the Sustainable Living Center. Situated on nearly 1,000 acres of historic land in Sweden, Nordens Ark has been working tirelessly to ensure endangered animals […]
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Financial Freedom for Women in Red Panda Range
From household chores to entrepreneurship, women in rural Nepal find economic empowerment and environmental stewardship. Gaura Neupane grew up in a small village in Kalikot district, western Nepal. This is a remote and rural place; a patchwork of agriculture and mountain forests make up the landscape. The setting of this story is significant. Western Nepal […]
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Red Pandas Love the Snow and Are Well Adapted To It
We’re in the final weeks of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Red pandas may not be too happy about it. If you’re reading this article, odds are that you’re a human (and if not, congrats on learning how to read, member of another species). One of the most interesting things about humans, and primates in […]
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Female Forest Guardians #ChooseToChallenge Gender Inequality While Saving Red Pandas
Red Panda Network is committed to recruiting more female Forest Guardians and providing educational scholarships for female students. On International Women’s Day 2021, join us in Empowering Women During Covid-19! Our field staff had the pleasure of interviewing a few of our female Forest Guardians and we are pleased to share their courageous stories and […]
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Amidst a Global Pandemic, RPN Campaigns Against Red Panda Poaching
As humans worldwide continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, so, too, must nature. According to several reports Conservation International released in 2020, pandemic restrictions and lockdowns left wildlife and wildlands unprotected, resulting in increased animal trafficking and deforestation. Unfortunately, red pandas and their habitat are not immune. A Growing Center of Illegal Trade While […]
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Red Panda Representation In The Media: A Different Kind of Conservation
The popularity of red pandas will rise with the release of Pixar’s “Turning Red.” The film may also help raise support for the conservation of this endangered species. When people think of red panda conservation, they often think of it as a battle on two fronts: in situ conservation and ex situ conservation. In situ […]
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