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What are the physical characteristics of a red panda?

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The red panda has soft, thick fur, rich reddish brown above and black underneath, a white face with red-brown stripes, and a bushy tail. It measures 50–65 cm (20–26 inches) in length, with a tail that is 30–50 cm (12–20 inches) long, and weighs 3–6.2 kg (6.5–14 pounds). In addition, male and female red pandas do not differ from one another in size and coloration.