Species of mammal in Asia The red panda, also known as the lesser panda, is a small mammal native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China. It has dense reddish-brown fur with a black belly and legs, white-lined ears, a mostly white muzzle and a ringed tail. Its head-to-body length is 51–63.5 cm (20.1–25.0 in) with a 28–48.5 cm (11.0–19.1 in) tail, and it weighs between 3.2 and 15 kg. It is well adapted to climbing due to its flexible joints and curved semi-retractile claws. 528,952 views on May 1, 2017 — Wikipedia's most-read article that day. Also most read: Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, May Day, Payback (2017), Saint Petersburg. Wiki link