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RED PANDA STATUS IN BHUTAN
A 2023 national survey in Bhutan identified 302 unique red pandas across 15 districts using non-invasive genetic analysis of 482 fecal samples. The study revealed a population structure consisting of three distinct genetic clusters (western, central, and eastern), with evidence of significant inbreeding (mean Fis = 0.55) and a historical population bottleneck approximately 5,000 years ago. While the population is currently in demographic equilibrium, the report emphasizes the need for habitat protection and the enhancement of biological corridors to facilitate gene flow and reduce genetic isolation.
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Document type: Report