I WONDER - What Is A Red Panda?

Red pandas inhabit dense forests and are adept climbers, using trees for safety and leisure. Their low-energy diet results in low activity levels, leading them to sleep often. They climb using sharp claws and balance with their tails, and their flexible wrists allow them to descend trees headfirst.

In what ways do red pandas avoid predators?

What is the significance of red pandas having strong claws and flexible wrists?