Red pandas have been listed as an endangered species since 2016 by the International Union for Conservation for Nature, which says they face high risk of extinction due to habitat loss. Now, Nepal's pioneering community-based conservation work has helped slow their decline. Red Panda Network, an organisation leading global efforts to conserve the animal, estimates that 500-1,000 red pandas live in Nepal. That is an almost certain increase from an estimated population of 300-600 by the Himalayan

Red pandas are one of the most elusive endangered species, making them a challenge for researchers to study. Conservationists are using science for survival— by tracking red pandas with GPS collars, monitoring them with camera traps and conducting traditional field observation. These methods are helping protect the species and fight extinction. Learn more about animal tracking methods in this week’s episode of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild. Plus visit https://bit.ly/4gQT2cR