"Panda roux" refers to the red panda, also known as the "lesser panda" or "red cat-bear." It is a small arboreal mammal native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China. The red panda has reddish-brown fur, a bushy tail, and a masked face similar to that of a raccoon. It is an adorable and charismatic creature, known for its playful nature and bamboo diet.