NORBU: The Precious Red Panda

Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens) is one of the poorly known small-bodied mammalian carnivore adapted to the herbivore diet. Globally, it is found in mountainous regions of India, China, Bhutan, Burma, Laos and Nepal. However, survival of red panda in its natural habitats is threatened by ever increasing anthropogenic disturbances that has resulted into loss, fragmentation and degradation of its habitats. Red pandas are extremely vulnerable to these disturbances especially due to their highly specialized niche.

This film advocates the conservation and cultural significance of the red panda and how local communities in partnership with scientists, government and conservation organizations are involved in red panda conservation.