11 adorable photos of red pandas to celebrate International Red Panda Day

There are less than 10,000 of these furry tree-climbers left in the wild. September 20, 2025 is International Red Panda Day. These medium-sized mammals are not pandas at all and are more closely related to weasels and raccoons. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. These endangered mammals are found in the treetops of Nepal, India, Bhutan, Myanmar (Burma), and China and are most closely related to raccoons .