7 most stunning red animals in the world

Even in the animal kingdom, red plays a crucial role

By: Lifestyle Desk
New Delhi | February 8, 2025 08:30 PM IST

3 min read

Known for its cute, small build, these adorable creatures are native to the wilderness of India, Nepal, and Bhutan. (Source: Pexels)

From love and passion to a sense of dread and danger, red is a colour that evokes multiple emotions. Even in the animal kingdom, red plays a crucial role in alerting against potential danger, attracting a mate, or simply blending into the background.

This is also why a huge variety of furry creatures and stunning birds are drenched in the hues of red. Here is a list of 7 such stunning creatures in red-

Red Panda

Known for its cute, small build, these adorable creatures are native to the wilderness of India, Nepal, and Bhutan. They are also known as the ‘firefox’ due to their fiery shade of fur. However, despite their name, they are not linked to pandas and live on trees.

Red Fox

Like their ancestors, the red fox is known for its cleverness and predatory nature. They are densely populated across the continents of Europe and America. They prey on smaller animals such as raccoons, rodents, birds rabbits, etc.

Ladybug

The ladybird beetle, commonly known as the ladybug is popular for its dainty polka-dotted appearance. (Source- Pexels)

The ladybird beetle, commonly known as the ladybug, is popular for its dainty polka-dotted appearance. They also prove useful in gardens since they get rid of aphids and other plant-eating pests that may destroy plants. Thus, in many cultures across the globe, they are also regarded as the symbol of good luck and health.

Red Squirrel

The red squirrel is a symbol of the majestic forests that sprawl across Europe, South America, and parts of North America. (Source: Pexels)

The red squirrel is a symbol of the majestic forests that sprawl across Europe, South America, and parts of North America. They prefer to stay in forests and eat seeds, nuts, and berries, unlike grey squirrels that thrive in urban areas.

Scarlet Macaw

One of the most majestic birds in the animal kingdom, the scarlet macaw is drenched in hues of red, yellow, and Tuscan blue. This scarlet red bird is known for its intelligence and loud, screeching call. It is native to the Amazon rainforest and parts of South America.

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Crimson Rosella

This small bird is a colourful parrot found in various parts of Australia. Similar to the peacock, it is known to display vibrant shades in the male species while females have slightly dull appearances.