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IRPD 2023: A Celebration of Red Pandas and A Campaign to Stop Poaching

September 14, 2023

We're sharing updates on our No Panda Poaching campaign and advocating to stop wildlife crime for International Red P…

4 Ways To Save the First Panda for International Red Panda Day 2023

September 11, 2023

The day of global red panda celebration and conservation is approaching! Here are 4 actions you can take to mak…

Restoring Red Panda Habitat: My trip to Jaubari

August 4, 2023

Victoria Kaml of Birmingham Zoo shares her experience planting a red panda home in a critical place for conservation.…

The Heat Is On: How Red Pandas Survive the Summer

July 26, 2023

From panting to vertical migration, red pandas have amazing adaptations that help them beat the heat! Just by taking…

Guardians of the Red Panda: Monthly Donors

July 21, 2023

Panda Guardians are monthly donors who support sustainable livelihoods for the local communities committed to red pan…

First Forest Guardians in New Red Panda Conservation Districts

July 14, 2023

Forest Guardians are more than just red panda protectors — they are the heart of red panda conservation —…

The Himalayan Habre Center: A Better Future for People and Red Pandas

May 11, 2023

On Earth Day 2023, we celebrated the opening of the Himalayan Habre Center in Nepal! The journey is the destination.…

Press Release: A Center for Red Panda Conservation and Sustainable Living Opens on Earth Day

April 13, 2023

Download a PDF of the press release Kathmandu, Nepal — The Himalayan Habre Center will open in eastern Nepal on…

Expanding the Frontiers of Red Panda Conservation

March 3, 2023

We are replicating our community-based red panda conservation programs in three new districts of eastern Nepal: Soluk…

World Pangolin Day 2023

February 17, 2023

We're helping to protect the planet’s most trafficked mammal! The red panda is a landscape or umbrella species…

Improve Your Photography Skills While Helping Red Panda Conservation in 2024

January 5, 2023

For people who’ve ever pictured themselves trekking through the forests of the Himalayas, exploring local flora…

Meet the People Who Are Protecting Red Pandas from Poachers

December 22, 2022

Wildlife crime is causing a precarious situation for red pandas in Nepal. Fortunately, the local communities are comm…

We Challenge You to Save Red Pandas

December 9, 2022

This holiday season, First Panda Challengers are matching gifts so we can restore habitat and conserve the endangered…

Guardians of the Red Panda: Pema Pradhan

November 3, 2022

Part 2 of a 2-part series features the heroic people protecting red pandas and reforesting their threatened home. Son…

Join this Planet's Party for Red Pandas!

September 13, 2022

Let’s celebrate, educate and advocate on International Red Panda Day 2022 to save the last of the first panda!…

Guardians of the Red Panda: Restoring Jaubari

August 29, 2022

Part 1 of a 2 part series features the heroic people protecting red pandas and reforesting their threatened home. "W…

15 Fantastic Facts About Red Pandas

July 22, 2022

In celebrating fifteen years of community-based red panda conservation, we're sharing some fascinating information ab…

The Return of Red Panda Ecotrips

June 24, 2022

The pandemic halted ecotrips in Nepal but they are back as one of our most effective conservation programs. Forty-eig…

Progress and Red Panda Paw Prints in Bhutan

June 3, 2022

We're expanding our community-based red panda conservation programs to Bhutan and we have some encouraging updates to…

Sonam Lama Wins Whitley Award to Help People and Red Pandas

April 29, 2022

Red Panda Network's Sonam Tashi Lama has been awarded this world-leading prize for wildlife conservation. Sonam has b…

How to Invest in Red Panda Conservation on Earth Day 2022

April 21, 2022

The theme of Earth Day 2022 is "Invest In Our Planet". Here are some ways you can make a global impact by suppo…

Findings from the First-Ever Red Panda Collar Study

April 20, 2022

Red pandas are adapting to avoid dangers in their threatened and rapidly changing environment. A new study conducted…

On the Frontlines of Red Panda Conservation and Gender Equality

March 8, 2022

On International Women’s Day 2022, we’re breaking the bias to create a more inclusive and sustainable wor…

A 'Sanctuary' for Red Pandas

January 20, 2022

We're restoring habitat and fighting illegal wildlife trade in the PIT Red Panda Protected Forest and Scentbird is he…

Nurseries that Nurture Forest and Red Panda Conservation

December 30, 2021

The trees raised in these community-managed nurseries have a significant role in the improvement of Himalayan habitat…

Habre Guff-Gaff: Conversing Red Panda Conservation

December 9, 2021

Red Panda Network (RPN) is introducing the Habre Guff-Gaff film series, which offers insightful conversations, incred…

Your 2021 Holiday Guide to Gifts and Giving!

December 8, 2021

Happy Holidays from Red Panda Network! Here are 6 ways you can make an impact for red pandas — while giving fan…

'Our Goal is Zero Panda Poaching': Q&A with Frontliners of our Campaign to Stop the Illegal Red Panda Trade

November 24, 2021

Anti-poaching efforts in Nepal are experiencing an unforeseen and unprecedented setback: the Covid-19 pandemic. Its r…

Press Release: Evidence of Growing Red Panda Numbers in Nepal

November 3, 2021

​> Download a PDF of the Press Release Kathmandu, Nepal — A recent study by Red Panda Network (RPN) has conf…

First Red Panda in Rukum

October 8, 2021

We had not seen a red panda in this western district until a brave and determined Forest Guardian photographed the fi…

Vaccines are Saving the Lives of Red Pandas

September 27, 2021

On World Rabies Day, an update on our campaign to end rabies and reduce red panda mortality in Nepal. One might not t…

Protect, Restore and Celebrate on International Red Panda Day 2021

September 15, 2021

Every red panda has its day. And this year it’s Saturday, Sept. 18. Red Panda Network invites everyone to celeb…

‘Signs' of a Shift Toward Red Panda Stewardship

August 23, 2021

Education is power and conservation billboards are providing local people with important information to safeguard th…

Auckland Zoo: Pioneers of Red Panda Protection

June 25, 2021

At nearly 100 years old, Auckland Zoo is a shining example of what it means to commit to global conservation and lead…

Goth-Stay Tourism is Good for People and Red Pandas

May 18, 2021

This Endangered Species Day, we have a creative solution to herder poverty and environmental degradation in red pa…

Nordens Ark Is Making Dreams of Red Panda Conservation Come True

May 17, 2021

Programs that foster sustainable livelihoods and alleviate poverty among local communities are essential to saving…

Financial Freedom for Women in Red Panda Range

April 16, 2021

From household chores to entrepreneurship, women in rural Nepal find economic empowerment and environmental stewa…

Red Pandas Love the Snow and Are Well Adapted To It

March 12, 2021

We're in the final weeks of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Red pandas may not be too happy about it. If you&r…

Female Forest Guardians #ChooseToChallenge Gender Inequality While Saving Red Pandas

March 8, 2021

Red Panda Network is committed to recruiting more female Forest Guardians and providing educational scholarships for…

Amidst a Global Pandemic, RPN Campaigns Against Red Panda Poaching

March 2, 2021

As humans worldwide continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, so, too, must nature. According to several re…

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