Why do martens eat red pandas?

Martens, particularly the European pine marten, are opportunistic carnivores and may prey on small mammals, including young or vulnerable red pandas, in their natural habitats. However, encounters between martens and red pandas are rare, as red pandas typically inhabit higher elevations and forested areas where martens are less common. The predation of red pandas by martens is not a significant aspect of their ecological relationship, as red pandas primarily face threats from habitat loss and larger predators.