The red panda is a small arboreal mammal that feeds on bamboo and has a similar red and white fur pattern to the giant panda. It is not closely related to the giant panda, but belongs to the superfamily Musteloidea, which includes weasels, raccoons, and skunks. It lives in the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China, overlapping with some of the giant panda's range.
The takin is a large, shaggy-haired ungulate that belongs to the same family as the muskox. It is native to the eastern Himalayas and has four subspecies, one of which is endemic to China. It inhabits the alpine meadows and forests, often sharing the same habitat as the giant panda. It is herbivorous and feeds on grasses, leaves, and twigs.
The golden snub-nosed monkey is a species of Old World monkey that is endemic to China. It has a distinctive blue face and golden fur, and lives in large social groups. It is one of the few primates that can survive in cold and snowy climates, and inhabits the montane forests and subalpine regions of central and southwest China, where it encounters the giant panda. It is mainly folivorous and eats a variety of plants, including bamboo, lichens, and fruits.
The snow leopard is a large, elusive, and endangered cat that lives in the high mountains of Central and South Asia. It has a thick, spotted fur that camouflages it in the snowy environment, and powerful legs that enable it to leap across rocky terrains. It is a carnivore and preys on various animals, such as wild sheep, goats, deer, and pikas. It is also known to occasionally attack livestock and domestic animals, and rarely, giant pandas.
The Chinese pangolin is a small, scaly, and nocturnal mammal that belongs to the order Pholidota. It is one of the eight extant species of pangolins, which are unique animals that have keratin scales covering their bodies, and can roll into a ball when threatened. It is native to southern China and Southeast Asia, and lives in forests and grasslands. It is an insectivore and uses its long tongue to lick up ants and termites from their nests. It may share some of the giant panda's habitat, but is rarely seen due to its secretive nature and low population density.