What does "red panda" mean?

An omnivorous mammal of the genus Ailurus, native to the Himalayas and eastern Asia, which has dark red fur and a ringed tail.

What is a synonym for "red panda"?

Common synonyms include: ailurus, ailurus fulgens, bear cat, cat bear, firefox, lesser panda.

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1
An omnivorous mammal of the genus Ailurus, native to the Himalayas and eastern Asia, which has dark red fur and a ringed tail.
2
reddish-brown Old World raccoon-like carnivore; in some classifications considered unrelated to the giant pandas wordnet