Usefulness of noninvasive blood pressure measurement in captive Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens).

The red panda (Ailurus fulgens) can be found in zoos around the world, and various behavioral restraint procedures are used as part of their health care. Wild animals that are kept in zoos, including red pandas, are known to have a longer life span than those in the wild. Therefore, the health management of aging animals is considered especially important for zoos that maintain many precious wild animals.