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When: June 25, 2021

Where: Ouwehands Dierenpark Rhenen, The Netherlands

Fan Xing decided it was a perfect day to climb trees - higher than he'd ever been before, I heard later. His antics attracted some zoo keepers, who wanted to make sure he wasn't getting himself into trouble (it looked like it a few times) but he eventually settled

Species: Giant Panda [Bear] (Reuzenpanda)

Latin name: Ailuropoda Melanoleuca

Originates from south central China.

Current status: Vulnerable

Did you know:

…It’s Latin name – Ailuropoda Melanoleuca – literally means “black and white cat-foot”, and it’s Chinese name literally translates to “big bear cat”.

…The name “Panda” was originally used solely for the Red Panda, but when

the two were thought to be related, the Panda name was adapted to include Giant and Red to distinguish the two. Till 1901, the Giant Panda was actually known as the “Black And White Cat-Footed Animal”.

© Mouselemur Photography • Portegiesje

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Description

When: June 25, 2021

Where: Ouwehands Dierenpark Rhenen, The Netherlands

Fan Xing decided it was a perfect day to climb trees - higher than he'd ever been before, I heard later. His antics attracted some zoo keepers, who wanted to make sure he wasn't getting himself into trouble (it looked like it a few times) but he eventually settled

Species: Giant Panda [Bear] (Reuzenpanda)

Latin name: Ailuropoda Melanoleuca

Originates from south central China.

Current status: Vulnerable

Did you know:

…It’s Latin name – Ailuropoda Melanoleuca – literally means “black and white cat-foot”, and it’s Chinese name literally translates to “big bear cat”.

…The name “Panda” was originally used solely for the Red Panda, but when

the two were thought to be related, the Panda name was adapted to include Giant and Red to distinguish the two. Till 1901, the Giant Panda was actually known as the “Black And White Cat-Footed Animal”.

© Mouselemur Photography • Portegiesje

Our work is copyrighted. Do not reproduce, copy edit, publish, transmit or upload in any way without our written permission.

Send us a note or chat message if you want to use our work as a reference.

Find us: Mouselemur on DeviantArt | Mouselemur’s zoo photos on Instagram | Mouselemur’s other photos on Instagram | Mouselemur on Facebook

Visit our website: WIXsite

Shop: high-photos for references WildlifeReferencePhotos | merchandise on RedBubble