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The rusty-coated bamboo muncher
Meet the red panda. With a unique ruddy coat, ringed tail and a laid-back demeanour, it has a short home range, not exceeding two to three kilometres. With an incurable sweet tooth, this mammal spends hours feeding on tender bamboo shoots. Despite this predominantly plant-based diet, it is a carnivore as it also eats eggs, insects and small birds.
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