Cute red panda at Moscow Zoo

[steve2470]

Not sure exactly what this animal is, sorry! Enjoy!

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Link to tweet

[tblue37]

1. That is a red panda. nt

[steve2470]

2. thanks! nt

[hlthe2b]

3. It is a red panda--related to both Giant Panda and raccoons... Cuties

[tblue37]

4. BTW, the red panda is not closely related to the panda, but is related to weasels, raccoons, and

skunks.

[steve2470]

5. interesting, thanks! nt

[tblue37]

6. I have always found them adorable. They are also called "bear cats." You can see

why. Cute little buggers.

[hlthe2b]

7. still controversial... They've given it its own family as a result...

The red panda has given scientists taxonomic fits. It has been classified as a relative of the giant panda, and also of the raccoon, with which it shares a ringed tail. Currently, red pandas are considered members of their own unique family—the Ailuridae.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/r/red-panda/

[NCjack]

8. I expected it to be Trump. nt