15. Although many scientists now place the red panda in his own family, he was classified in the procyonidae group for years and is still considered a cousin. This shy, solitary mammal is native to what area(s) of the world?
From Quiz Ricky Raccoon and All His Cousins
Answer:
The Himalayas
Found in the Himalayas, Burma and southwestern China, this gentle relative is mainly nocturnal. Although not closely related to the giant panda, he also enjoys a diet of bamboo but supplements it with eggs, insects and fruits. With his red mask and ringed tail, he looks remarkably like his American cousin.
Unfortunately, due to deforestation and threats from poachers and natural predators, this beautiful creature remains on the IUCN Red List as "Vulnerable". Efforts are underway in a number of countries to increase breeding in captivity with the goal of saving the species from extinction.