The Newest, Cutest Baby Animals from the World's Zoos & Aquariums

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On June 14th, the Knoxville Zoo welcomed two fuzzy Red Panda cubs to mother Akkali and father Chewbacca. After three weeks the cubs are happy and healthy, although the first couple months for baby red pandas are always precarious. The Knoxville Zoo is a leader in Red Panda breeding and conservation, with 93 births since their first pair, Bernice and Buster, arrived in 1977. The zoo hopes to debut the cubs to the public in the next couple of weeks.

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5 responses to “Sleepy Red Panda Cubs in Knoxville”

  1. Sharon Avatar
    Sharon

    OK, now another terminally cute animal and MY FAVORITE, ever since I saw them featured on Animal Planet. I visited the Knoxville Zoo several years ago just to see the red pandas. Love the nose-to-nose shot – are they hugging each other?
    Sadly, the new baby red panda at the National Zoo in DC has died. It is so important to save this adorable but endangered species.

  2. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    I sure hope these two little tykes make it. They’re beautiful.

  3. Rachel Avatar
    Rachel

    Awwwww…

  4. Anak Inya Avatar

    Oh my god. The cubs are so cute!

  5. rsp2538 Avatar

    cute <3

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