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Hello I want to make everyone aware of red pandas. What are red pandas?  Red pandas are small arboreal mammals native to the forests of the Himalayas. They are loosely related to ferrets, weasels, raccoons, etc. but are so far removed they occupy their own taxonomic family. They are very remotely related to giant pandas and share some convergent adaptations due to a similar diet. What do red pandas do?  Eat! Red pandas spend as much as 2/3 of their waking time foraging for their main food, bamboo leaves. However they don't just eat bamboo, they have a powerful sweet tooth and will viciously attack any fruits they find. They are also known to eat birds' eggs and any small animals they can catch off-guard. Red pandas are very skilled climbers and have thick claws that give them a very strong grip on tree bark. Also, interestingly, their paw pads are covered over in soft fur to keep their toes warm when walking on snow.  OMG! They're so cute!! Can I get one as a pet?? Probably not! Unless you want an animal that has peculiar temperature and dietary needs, requires lots of space, and probably can't be house trained. I've heard of them being kept as pets in Nepal but that's their native range so it's probably a different story there. That said, red pandas are relatively easy to keep in zoos, so your local zoo probably has some! There are also a select few zoos worldwide (I know of one in Wellington, NZ and another in Chatanooga, TN) that book "close encounters" with red pandas so you can spend an hour hanging out with them and feeding them treats. They do this to acclimate them to strangers so they don't get nervous about vet visits and such.  Red pandas are endangeredAlmost. They're recognized as vulnerable by the IUCN, largely due to poaching (for their desirable fur) and habitat destruction (by grazing livestock). Many zoos are participating in programs to breed and raise red pandas, often resorting to hand-raising the cubs when parents are unable to provide adequate care. You can probably help by donating to the Red Panda Network or something. Or by patronizing your local zoo. What do baby red pandas look like? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOH27QkTVv4 Do red pandas like apples? Yes, they love apples!  Do red pandas like grapes? Yes, they love grapes!  Do red pandas like hammocks? Yes, they love hammocks.  Do red pandas have giant floofy tails? Some do!  Are you sufficiently aware of red pandas? Silver Alicorn fucked around with this message at 07:42 on Feb 20, 2015 |
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Feb 20, 2015 07:30
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They're cute
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Feb 20, 2015 07:42
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But what do they sound like? Can they possible sound as cute as they look?
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Feb 20, 2015 08:06
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They sound kind of like birds. Adults don't make much noise. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIWEfkFFj-M&t=210s (The actual vocalization is around 3:30 and rather faint) Cubs at play will get pretty squeaky though! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNsnb_mryjA
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Feb 20, 2015 08:10
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Red pandas really go nuts for apple slices. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVZA-22fp8I
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Feb 20, 2015 08:32
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katamari told me that red pandas are red because they only eat strawberries c/d
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Feb 20, 2015 11:59
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PartyCrown posted:katamari told me that red pandas are red because they only eat strawberries Pretty sure this is false as red pandas are a different hue of red to strawberries. Also they are known to primarily eat bamboo leaves. I'm sure they would love to eat nothing but strawberries if given the opportunity though.
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Feb 20, 2015 16:18
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 Description: two red pandas appear to kiss as they investigate each other. Happy Valentine's Day! Silver Alicorn fucked around with this message at 16:22 on Feb 20, 2015 |
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Feb 20, 2015 16:19
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Nice to see Silver Alicorn has ventured from the natural habitat of YOSPOS into the lowlands of Pet Island. Cool thread! 
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Feb 20, 2015 16:41
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Thanks! I was inspired by Ralp's "post in the correct forums" press release.
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Feb 20, 2015 16:55
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSehQsYU9h4
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Feb 20, 2015 17:24
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 This is Henry & Tink, two red panda cubs being hand raised at the National Zoo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge6sJv5XQc8 
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Feb 20, 2015 18:04
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Red Pandas taste amazing. c/d
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Feb 20, 2015 18:09
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Fluffy Bunnies posted:Red Pandas taste amazing. c/d 
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Feb 20, 2015 18:21
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Another question: red pandas reproduce only with same sex partners, violating god's will over and over again throughout the generations. c/d
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Feb 20, 2015 18:27
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? pretty sure you need to screw the opposite sex to get offspring. Unless red pandas are different, in which case that's probably just how it's meant to be.
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Feb 20, 2015 18:41
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Like those parthenogenetic lizards. Anyway I don't care how red panda babies get made because the results are adorable.
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Feb 20, 2015 18:53
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 Description: a red panda settling down in a hanging bed. Toronto Zoo
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Feb 20, 2015 20:14
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 Description: a red panda makes a silly face while eating lunch. Singapore River Safari
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Feb 20, 2015 21:08
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A Good Thread. Please continue making us sufficiently aware of red pandas, ideally in the form of photos and adorable gifs
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Feb 20, 2015 22:36
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I need this thread forever, look at those floofy faces.
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Feb 20, 2015 23:19
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Silver Alicorn posted:Thanks! I was inspired by Ralp's "post in the correct forums" press release. You're welcome! I've been away from the forums for a few days and I assumed that Ralp had made a fiat declaration after wandering into YOSPOS pic thread and seeing your red pandas there. Then I found the Ralp thread and it seems very sensible - getting people to look at sub-boards more.
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Feb 20, 2015 23:38
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 Description: a red panda waves as it enjoys a snack.
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Feb 20, 2015 23:50
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 This is probably my favorite red panda photo. He looks so comfy!
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Feb 21, 2015 00:26
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A classic I just passed by in my general pics folder:
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Feb 21, 2015 01:13
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Silver Alicorn posted:Like those parthenogenetic lizards. Anyway I don't care how red panda babies get made because the results are adorable. Jesus Christ
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Feb 21, 2015 03:48
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 pretty good pic
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Feb 21, 2015 03:53
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Silver Alicorn posted:A classic I just passed by in my general pics folder: 
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Feb 21, 2015 04:13
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pretty good
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Feb 21, 2015 04:20
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 Some pandas enjoying a meal together
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Feb 21, 2015 04:30
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Red pandas are the species most likely to successfully escape from a zoo - c/d?
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Feb 21, 2015 04:48
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It's been known to happen. They are very adept climbers. Stay safe, Rusty 
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Feb 21, 2015 05:05
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Thank you for making me aware, Silver Alicorn.
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Feb 21, 2015 06:05
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 Silly.
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Feb 21, 2015 06:50
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The gifs from that Cincinnati Zoo video are pretty god
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Feb 21, 2015 18:03
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I don't trust anything that likes cold weather.
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Feb 21, 2015 18:23
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Oh god oh god this thread is killing meeeee AAAAAH THEY'RE SO CUUUUUUUUUUTE 
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Feb 21, 2015 19:15
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Silver Alicorn posted:A classic I just passed by in my general pics folder: He's bringing the gold next olympics!
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Feb 21, 2015 19:40
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 Not sure what this one's trying to do but you can see how the facial markings wrap around under their chin
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