Guwahati, June 13 -- A group of young wildlife enthusiastsfrom Bengaluru has taken the step to adopt a red panda at the Himalayan Zoological Park in Sikkim. With their initiative, "My Child From Wild," they raised Rs 30,000 to fund the support and care of the endangered animal for almost a year.

Led by passionate wildlife advocate Danny and his friends, the group launched this effort with a dual purpose: to provide direct financial aid and to increase public awareness about red pandas and other vulnerable species.

The red panda, known for its distinctive reddish-brown fur and shy disposition, is classified as endangered, with its wild population dwindling to just a few thousand. It faces severe threats from habitat destruction and illeg...