Comment from WendyG
He is so cute! Almost looks like a Raccoon! Wonderful capture Mary with excellent techs all around. They look much smaller than the black and white Pandas:)

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2014

Thanks again, they are tiny next to the black and white pandas which have the area directly opposite these guys but were sleeping :) Mary

Comment from supergold
I've seen these panda in China: they are much smaller than the great mountain panda and always very sweet looking; excellent capture;

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2014

Thanks so much, their enclosure is right across from the two Mountain Pandas but they were asleep on this day. :) Mary

Comment from DavidP
Cute little fellow with its black eyes and nose. Kind of reminds me of a raccoon with those brown marks around its eyes. Looks like he's chowing down on a bamboo leaf in its mouth. Cute photo and fun to see these little guys. Saw some at the San Diego, California zoo a few years ago. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2014

Thanks so much David, they are very active little pandas especially as their area is facing the large black and white pandas from China which seem to sleep and eat most of the time.

Comment from Anita colyer
Great shot of this red panda.
He looks well cute, great detail and colours, like the light coming through the trees.
Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2014

Thanks so much Anita, I really appreciate your positive feedback.

Comment from MKFlood
cute capture. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of the critter is great. the capture of the light is great. overall great job

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2014

Thanks so much, really appreciate your positive feedback.

Comment from photobeat
I was so waiting for you to post this one, looks like animals behave well around you...lol, great shot mary and really well taken, beny ")

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2014

Thanks Beny most of the animals were being great and out and about was great fun. :) Mary

Comment from GaliaG
very cute and lovely

good light handling, good focus, colors and details

good composition and presentaiton

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2014

Thanks so much GaliaG appreciate your positive feedback.

Comment from michiganmike
A beautiful animal which I believe is related to the raccoons we have around here. He does seem to be eating bamboo leaves which is not a staple anything around here could depend on. Great composition with outstanding lighting and colors.

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2014

Thanks Mike, they are also known as Himalayan Racoons so think you could be right. Adelaide Zoo feeds them Bamboo (which is grown in the zoo garden) fruit and as a treat sultanas :)

Comment from Alveria
Awww, this red panda is so cute and adorable. Very nice composition. Excellent exposure. Great clarity showing detail and texture. Beautiful color and great initial impact.

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2014

Thanks so much Alveria, I appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from gidavidson
Mary, what a cute and fun look. Like the in tree pov, good focus and frame all showing the very cute details on this so cute little one.

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2014

Thanks George, appreciate your positive feedback :) Mary