The Red Panda by Hyejoon Kim on Prezi. The Red Panda. Population Growth. Species Interaction. Bye!~Characteristics of Population. Thanks for Reading! Action Plan. Bibliography. That's It! Conservation. Human Influence. Based on the lowest average density (1 individual per 4. Ailurus FulgensThis species is listed as endangered because there is less than 1. Sadly, they have a slow rate of reproduction and a high rate of infant mortality, hence, the difficulty that this species face in stopping their population decline. Age Structure. Baased on the lowest recorded average density and the total area of potential habitat, the current red panda population is approximately around. Present Day Population Estimation. By: Hyejoon Kim. HHi! Welcome to our world! Ailurus fulgens. Red Panda. Type: Mammal. Diet: Herbivore. Average Lifespan in the Wild: 8 years. Protection Status: Endangered. Illustration of full grownman vs. Dispersion. Despite having thousands of miles of land to live on, the red panda's dependence on bamboo as their main source of food causes their territories to be restricted. In addition, the powerful rivers from the Tibetan plateau that causes the Himalayan Mt. The Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens. It is the only species of the genus Ailurus. Slightly larger than a domestic cat, it has reddish-brown fur, a long. About the Red Panda; Resources;. Ailurus fulgens fulgens. A bamboo understory grows in these forests and provides the bulk of the red panda’s diet. The Red Panda is found in the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China. This cutie may be called a panda, but its more closely related to the raccoon and the skunk. Ailurus fulgens. Scientific Name. The red panda has a white snout and ears. With a Buffalo Zoo membership you may visit the Zoo as often as you like. Red Panda diet is 98% bamboo. Currently there is a Global Species Management Plan (GSMP). Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens). This plays a part as a physical and ecological barrier to transmigration. Because of these two reasons the red panda dispersion is considered clumped. Human Influence. The slow rate of reproduction and high rate of infant morality, is showing that there are more mature red pandas than infants* This graph's numerical values are just estimates to represent the larger number of mature red pandas then the cubs. Genetic Diversity. An Oxford Journal written by Bing Su, Yunxin Fu,Yingxiang Wang, Li Jin, and Ranajit Chakraborty called the . Ailurus fulgens. Bamboo constitutes 85 to 95 percent of the red panda's diet. 2000 CALORIE DIABETIC DIET MEAL. Tell Me What to Eat” meal plans and recipes at the end of each chapter get readers. See a rich collection of stock images, vectors, or photos for "ailurus fulgens" you can buy on Shutterstock. Explore quality images, photos, art & more. However, Sichuan, location with the greater population of red pandas, had no obvious genetic divergence. This test was done by sequencing a fragment of the mitochondrial region in a sample of 5. China. The results of this test implies that the red panda population has an adequate amount of genetic variation despite the decrease in population over the last few decades due to human activities, thus the conservation of the red panda population for the future is satisfactory. Carrying Capacity. Although the total area of potential habitat for the red pandas is about 1. Due to this reason there is no official carrying capacity for the red panda habitat, but it can be estimated with the use of calculations. Carrying Capacity Calculations. For these calculations the assumption that the red pandas occupy the entirety of the potential habitat must be made. This value will be divided by the lowest average population density. Calculations: 1. 72,0. And the population trend for this species is a continuing declineof greater than 1. Keeping that in mind, the future population of the red pandas in the next 5 years is: 3. Therefore, if the trends continue, in 5 years the red panda population will be roughly: 9,8. Low Birth Rate/ High Infant Mortality Rate. Bearing merely 2 cubs a year, the low birth rate of these creatures is one of the main reasons that the population trend is decreasing. Adding on to the problems of rate of birth, the cubs that are born do not have high chances of survival due to predators, malnutrition, asphyxia, and respiratory problems. Limiting Factors. Low birth rate/ High infant mortality rate. Hunting. Hunting. The red panda's pelt is unique, warm, and it is a fashion statement to certain people around the world, especially their fluffy and bushy tail. This leads to the illegal hunting for their fur that turns into hats, and other types of clothing. Because of the Himalaya's vast variety of species, the red pandas also often get caught in traps that are not meant for them, but wild pigs, and deer. Evergreen Forest. Commensalism. Red pandas benefit from the tree as it provides protection from environmental hazards while the trees are unaffected. Bamboo. Predation. The bamboo is being devoured, but the red panda benefits from its nutrition. Bamboo Rat Snake. The bamboo rat snake eats a small creature called the bamboo rat, which coincidentally eats bamboo. The snake eats the rats, which eats the red panda's primary food source. It is a win- win situation for both parties involved. Mutualism. Mites/Fleas. Predation. Yellow- Throated Marten. Predation. The mites or fleas gain nutrition from the red panda's blood, but the red panda receives irritations that may lead up to infections, and anemia. The yellow- throated marten is the biggest enemy to the red panda cubs. Because of this marten's dietary choices, the red panda cub's chances of survival decrease. The marten's meal results in the death of a young cub. Food Web! Bamboo. Red Panda. Bamboo Rat. Bamboo Rat Snake. Fleas/Mites. Yellow- Throated Marten. Most Influential Symbiotic Relationship. The most influential symbiotic relationship is the predatory relationship between the red pandas and bamboo. Bamboo is a necessity for the survival of red pandas, as it is their primary food source, but being the selective eaters they are, they only go for the newest and most tender bamboo leaves they can find. But bamboo is highly indigestible for them because they cannot digest cellulose, and the leaves contain high amounts of fiber making it hard for the animals to get all the nutrients at once. This results in the red pandas looking for food for 1. Habitat Destruction. Water, Air, and Soil Destruction. Commercial Harvesting and Hunting. Climate Change. 5) Agricultural and Industrial Practices. Human Population's Influence: Habitat Destruction and Encroachment. Major factors of habitat destruction: 1) Deforestation. Forest Fragmentation. Livestock Grazing. Deforestation and Forest Fragmentation. The result of human timber extraction. The timber is used for housing material for the home complexes developing in the area. Deforestation eliminates nesting sites and food sources. This forces red pandas and many other animals to move, and become isolated in small sections of the forest. Although the Chauri do not compete with the red panda for food, they do trample on the bamboo which reduces the food supply of the red panda. Air Pollution. The air pollution in the Himalayas is due to the intensive burning of fossil fuels. China, being the biggest industrial country in the world also has a lot of air pollution. When carried by the wind it effects the growth and flowering of bamboo plants in the Himalayas, where the red pandas live. Soil Pollution. Soil pollution is due to improper waste disposal and the use of pesticides from the surrounding areas. This greatly harms the red panda population because it prevents the proper growth of bamboo, which is their main source of food. Water Pollution. Water bodies have become a public and industrial dumping ground all over the world. This has lead to the water pollution problems of today, but water is essential for all life, like humans, and red pandas. People use water to wash and drink, or for transporting goods and others around. This is why most large cities can be found near bodies of water. A study in 2. 00. Commercial Harvesting and Hunting. Red pandas are hunted in certain areas because of tradition. In Southeast China, a bride and groom carry the hide of a red panda, or red panda- tail hats are all made because the animal is considered a good luck charm. The animal's unique looks regarding its fur make it a highly valuable item. This is the reason they are commercially harvested, and illegally traded. Climate Change. This factor may be the biggest threat so far! Red pandas have incredibly bad digestive systems which, in result, makes them picky eaters. Bamboo, their main source of food may have problems growing when climate changes are too bad. A study done in 2. This means that the red pandas may suffer starvation and die. Other than affecting their primary food source, climate change is worrisome because of the lack of endurance to heat these furry little creatures have. Red pandas are extremely heat sensitive, they cannot withstand temperatures above 2. The rising temperatures of the Earth will affect their way of life. The red panda is trying tocool off by stretching outin front of a sprinkler. Agricultural Practices. Grazing. 2) Cash Cropping. Grazing. Cattle and Chauri (yak- hill cow breed) in Nepal is known to overgraze. This has led to the degradation of the once pristine Silver Fir forest. It was the preferred habitat of the red panda, but since the grazing, the red pandas were forced to relocate. Cash Cropping. As the human population increases, the need for agriculture to follow in mandatory. In the past 1. 5 years, agricultural land has immensely increased by using once fallow land. Private forests are cut down, and insecticides are used to ensure undamaged crops. The decrease in forest space is reducing the living space for red pandas, while the polluted soil makes things hard to grow. Industrial Practices. One of the industrial practices that affect the red panda population is: dairy. More dairy, means more fodder because demand for dairy products has increased over the years. The most commonly used fodder is a small bamboo which is the red panda's main food source. Industrial Practices. Another main industrial practice that occurs in the Himalayas is the timber industry. With wood constantly in demand, the forests in the Himalayas- which is the home of the red pandas, and many other species- are constantly cut down. WWF works with the community to reduce human impact on the red panda's fragile habitat. The community's initiative is to stop the hunting and capture of red pandas for income. Facts: -Approximately 3. Nepal- Any person found guilty of killing, buying, or selling red pandas face a fine up to $1,0. Other community initiatives include: - Making yak dung briquettes; they can be a source of income, and an alternative to cutting down wood for energy- Tourist Packages; attracting tourism is another method of generating income. World Wildlife Foundation. The Red Panda Network is a foundation that is very community based.
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