The Vanishing Flame: The Urgent Quest to Understand How Many Red Pandas Are Left
The red panda, with its fiery coat, masked face, and gentle demeanor, seems like a creature sprung from a storybook. Often overshadowed by its larger, black-and-white namesake, this elusive mammal is a unique treasure of the Eastern Himalayan forests, a living fossil with no close relatives. But behind its adorable appearance lies a desperate struggle…