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Why are red pandas endangered?
Bruce is an endangered red panda, highlighting the species' precarious status. Their population decline is primarily due to habitat loss and fragmentation caused by deforestation for agriculture and human settlements. Poaching for their fur and the illegal pet trade also contribute significantly to their dwindling numbers in the wild.
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