Red Panda by tennesseecowgirl
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Description
Cute little guy huh? They sure are fun to watch, but they don't stay still very long. Lol
Below are some facts about the Red Panda:
Conservation status:
Due to the overwhelming amount of human expansion, these animals are listed as endangered. Not only is their habitat being destroyed, but these animals are also hunted so their furs can be made into hats and coats. It is hard to know for sure how many red pandas are left in the wild, because bamboo forests where they live are very dense. This makes it difficult for an accurate count to be made.
Amazing Facts:
More red pandas have been born at the Knoxville Zoo than at any other zoo in the Western Hemisphere. Only one zoo in Rotterdam, Netherlands, has had more panda cubs born. This fact has just been recognized recently when Knoxville Zoo was awarded the coveted Bean Award, presented by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). It is given to an institution that shows excellence in the husbandry of a particular species.
Behavior:
Red pandas favor remote, high altitude bamboo forests and are excellent tree climbers. The red panda is crepuscular which means that it is active at dawn and dusk. They mark their territories by waddling back and forth over objects and conserve energy in very cold weather by curling up into a ball. In hot weather, they stretch their bodies along branches with their legs dangling over each side. Red pandas like to eat bamboo shoots and leaves, grasses, roots, fruits and acorns. They may also eat insects, eggs, young birds and small rodents
General Description:
Red pandas, which at first look may be confused for a dyed raccoon, are found in the mountains in China. Red pandas have fully furred feet for their cold homeland and low energy diet. They can weigh up to 11 pounds and their tails are 11-19 inches long.
Knoxville Zoo currently has 7 adult pandas, 5 females and 2 males. The females are Flo, Liwu, Oido, Sian, and Grace. The males are Max and Cane. Currently you can find Liwu and Grace on exhibit near the otters.
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Comments (77)
awjay
wowww....hes great...nice pic..
KataPan
So cute and wonderful capture!
mermaid
he is definitly a cutie...smile... and you got him in one fine shot
Miska7
Cute little creature! Great shot.
Blush
He is too cute Guess who is on the laptop yep me LOL I can do my mail & go to Faceboook for a few things But have to do m farm on the other computer and poetry Thought at first this was panda was at your house That would be an awesome sight This is a fav with me Hugs Susan~
Faemike55
Wonderful image! I never knew about these until today! Thank you
orig_buggy
awwww I want one!!
goodoleboy
Oh wow, this one really looks sad after having cried its eyes out. Or is that running mascara? Never saw or heard of this species of panda before, Lynell. Kind of looks like a combination of raccoon, panda and fox. And, because of the fur, the head looks too small for the body. Anyway, a fabulous capture in this shot of the esoteric creature!
wysiwig
Great shot of this little guy. The good news is that they also live in Bhutan where they are a protected species. The government of Bhutan is strongly environmental so the habitat of the Red Panda (not really a panda) is also protected. Bhutan is located between Tibet and India, just east of Nepal. BTW - The national beer of Bhutan is named Red Panda. It is about 15% alcohol by volume so you drink a half a bottle and then go right to sleep.
npauling
He is a little cutie and you have captured him beautifully and clearly.
Cytisus
Excellent capture and explanation I thought coon when I saw it!!!!!!!!!!!
mickeyrony
Superb animals my Beautiful and you are right. Stupidities of certain people is incredible. Not to protect what remains. Which sadness for the others which go following . ((5++)) De superbes bêtes ma Belle et tu as raison . La stupiditée de certains gens est incroyable . Ne pas protéger ce qui reste . Quelle tristesse pour les autres qui vont suivrent . ((5++))
danapommet
Beautiful capture and awesome information. Hats off to the zoo for the Bean award.
julesart
Cute animal! Thanks for the info too. I enjoyed this very much!
Dreamingbee
fantastic shot!!!!!!!
MrsLubner
We had a pair in our zoo but one died about 2 years ago. I never was able to get a good shot of it. You have done a brilliant job if it here.
babuci
Gingeeer...Lol. So cute.
capelito
Cute little guy. Wonderful shot!
praep
They are such cute mammals. I saw one in a zoo here but he was sleeping in a tree and is could not take such a good picture like you did.
cece7894
What a cute and beautiful shot my dear friend! Cece
Mondwin
Lovely my Dear!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Bravissima!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
ironsoul
Beautiful photo, really caught the detail in the fur.
meowserific
cool!! never seen one of these before. kind of looks like a cross between a raccoon and a weasle or ferret. beautiful animal and shot.
flavia49
splendid picture!!!
MagikUnicorn
Oh what a cuty
moochagoo
You lucky ! A beautiful one !
emmecielle
Fantastic capture and interesting informations! :)
artistheat
Terrific Shot!
drifterlee
I think he looks like a racoon. Cool shot!!
blondeblurr
Same here, looks like a Raccoon and something reminds me of him, similar to a fox...very beautiful and smart ! have never seen one before either, except in Documentaries, also I am not a friend of caged animals, but all in the name of preservation, my guess ! Cheers BB