Red pandas (Ailurus fulgens) share similarities with both the bear and racoon family, and the classification of the red panda has caused much continued controversy since it was first described in 1825. ... Red panda; Cookies make our site work better for you. Everybody meet new red panda, Koda. We use cookies to provide you with the best, most personalised online experience possible. EVER? ! Keep up with the latest news and information about Red Pandas and discover the conservation work done at Chester Zoo to help prevent extinction. The red panda is also known as the 'red cat bear'. The red panda cubs received their first health check this week despite being nearly two months old. In China it is called "hon ho" or "fire fox". Chester Zoo - Giant Otters. Today it is placed with the racoons, but in its own separate subfamily. ... Meet the Red Pandas. Isn't he just the CUTEST. In 2016, he had a baby called Mali, who has now left Bristol Zoo Gardens for Woburn Safari Park. Red pandas are excellent climbers, using their strong claws to grasp branches. Banham Zoo 2. Rare red panda cubs have emerged from their den at Chester Zoo for the first time - and have been captured on film. In recent years, Chester Zoo has been fighting for the future of the red panda, which is also known as the ‘fire fox’, through habitat-focused conservation projects in the Sichuan Mountains of China, where they can be found among the bamboo forests. Where are all the Red Pandas? THING. Chota is our very popular red panda. 1. Chester Zoo have revealed their newest members: two rare red panda twins. In this section we list the locations of the Red Pandas in the UK and share the ones we have visited with pictures, names and information.