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National GeographicOne, two paws at a time, this red panda’s brightly colored fur stands out among the greenery as it moves through the branches at the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoo in Darjeeling, India. It’s one of the few mammals that can climb down trees headfirst, using rotating hind feet, curved claws, and a bushy tail for balance.
On the profile · Jul 28, 2026