Such a little cutie

This little Red Panda (one of three at the Calgary Zoo) was peering over the top of their fairly natural "playhouse" yesterday. I just managed to catch him/her before he/she continued with constant movement around their enclosure. They just never seem to stay still : )

"The Red Panda is endemic to the Himalayas in Bhutan, southern China, India, Laos, Nepal, and Burma. There is an estimated population of fewer than 2,500 mature individuals. Red Pandas are classified as endangered. No reliable numbers exist for the total population but it is very threatened due to the fragmentation of its natural habitats, their small numbers, and their food specialization needs. In southwest China the Red Panda is hunted for its fur and especially for its highly-valued bushy tail from which hats are produced. In the areas of China, where the Red Panda lives, their fur is often used for local cultural ceremonies and in weddings the bridegroom traditionally carries the hide. The 'good-luck charm' hats are used by Chinese newlyweds." From Wikipedia.