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)
NoelCan
They are super cute..
Thetis
didn't know there were red pandas. awesome shot! can't imagine there could be a better portrait of this cutie
cvrad
Very cute indeed maybe somebody will make a 3D ersion of this little guy for poser!
mariogiannecchini
very cute!!!! perfect photo!!!
lior
Cool!!!!!!!
Tom42
awesome shot of the little panda. awesome work
A_Sunbeam
Great photo of the red panda!
magichild2
That's considered a panda? How cute this is...it really looks like a cross between a racoon of sorts. What an adorable face.
DMWVCS
You can see that pandas are related to racoons!!! David
kasalin
Wonderful shot !!! Hugs Karin:)
virginiese
I thought it was a racoon ! nice fellow
myrrhluz
He is so cute! I've only seen one once at a zoo. This is a beautiful capture! Wonderful color, clarity, and excellent composition. Very nicely done!
Kerya
Apart from the cute little creature - your photo is great. I like the diagonal composition.
Minda
beautiful animal and great shot lynell.
smittan
Nice Capture, I have never seen a Red Panda before.
knupps
Wonderful image of a beautiful animal. We have those in Kristiansand Zoo, Norway. Kristiansand is my hometown and the red panda is one of my favorites.
lorandbartho
Perfect zoo pic!