Happy International Red Panda Day, John!

To celebrate this endangered species, I want to share one of my favorite facts about these arboreal creatures with you.

FACT: Red panda tails provide balance AND warmth.

Red pandas rely on their long, bushy tails for balance as they cross tree branches—quite a helpful tool considering they spend most of their time in trees. And that's not all! During winter, red pandas wrap their tails around their bodies for warmth, blending function with comfort.

Learn more about red pandas and find out: What do red pandas eat?

I hope you enjoy learning about these fascinating creatures, their unique behaviors and characteristics, as well as the threats they face. As an endangered species, red pandas serve as a powerful symbol of the diverse forest life we must strive to protect.

Thank you so much for your support. With you by our side, we'll continue to protect beloved wildlife and their habitats for years to come.

Yours in conservation,

P.S. Want to go the extra mile this International Red Panda Day? Help protect threatened wildlife and their habitats around the world by symbolically adopting a red panda today.

Photo: Red panda © Staffan Widstrand / Wild Wonders of China / WWF