15. Consider the following differences between Giant Panda and Red Panda: While Giant Panda is listed as vulnerable in the IUCN list, Red Panda is listed as endangered Both Giant Panda and Red Panda have their 99% of diet based on bamboo Which of the above statements is/are correct? [A] 1 Only [B] 2 Only [C] Both 1 & 2 [D] Neither 1 nor 2 Show Answer
The red panda is not related to the giant panda. The giant panda belongs to the Ursidae family (Bears) and the red panda belongs to its own taxonomically unique Family: Ailuridae. The giant panda and the red panda do however share some of the same characteristics and a common ancestor.
