Red Pandas Might Be Two Species
Red Pandas Might Be Two Species

Scientists think they’ve helped settle a debate over one of the most endangered (and cutest) animals around: the red panda.

New genetic evidence suggests there are really two different species of red panda, each with a unique evolutionary history.

Red pandas (Ailurus fulgens) are the only mammals of their kind, though they are closely related to raccoons, skunks, and weasels.