Red pandas are endangered with fewer than 10,000 left in the wild. They live in isolated mountainous areas of Asia, especially Eastern Himalayas. Cuvier described them in 1825 as "fire-colored cat"
Elephants reach sexual maturity between 11-14 years of age. Female elephants can breed three times yearly between heats. Heat periods last about 16 weeks, with first cycle possible at age nine. Males can detect heat by sniffing female's vulva and urine
Piranhas are freshwater fish in family Serrasalmidae, inhabiting South American rivers. Name originates from Old Tupi pirãîa, first documented in 1587. Total number of species ranges from 30 to 60, with 25 in Amazon basin
Pollinators move pollen from male anthers to female stigma in flowers. Insects are major pollinators, including bees, wasps, ants, and flies. Vertebrates like bats and birds pollinate certain plants. Humans can perform artificial pollination for garden vegetables
Large black bird with distinctive whitish face patch. Weighs 280-340g, measures 44-46cm, wingspan 81-99cm. Lives up to six years
Red panda has reddish-brown fur with black belly and legs. Measures 51-63.5 cm in length with 28-48.5 cm tail. Weighs 3.2-15 kg, with flexible joints and semi-retractile claws. Has "false thumb" for bamboo grasping