Red panda sighting in Pathibhara area hints at conservation success

Threats to the animal’s existence, however, remain intact, with their corpses being recovered regularly.

About two months ago, Rajendra Mahat, a Pathibhara temple staff, came across a pack of red panda cubs on his way back from the temple. Mahat recorded the pack on his mobile phone and, with the help of locals, escorted them towards the forest away from humans.