Freya was born (together with her brother) on July 9, 2024 at Copenhagen Zoo. The caretakers have given her all the time she needs to get used to her new home in peace. Today she was allowed outside for the first time and visitors can come and admire her.
She will immediately meet Luigi, our Red panda who has been living in Avifauna since April 13, 2022. Hopefully this meeting will result in new offspring.
Red Panda Facts:
How big is a red panda? A red panda is 55 to 63 cm long, with a tail that is almost as long. The total length can reach 80 to 110 cm.
Where does the red panda live? Red pandas live in the forested areas of the Himalayas, at altitudes of 2.200 to 4.800 meters.
What does a red panda eat? Their diet consists of 95% bamboo leaves, but they also eat plant roots, berries, fruits, bird eggs, small rodents and honey.
What are the enemies of the red panda? The natural enemies are snow leopards and panthers, but humans are the biggest threat through deforestation and hunting.
Is the red panda endangered? Yes, due to deforestation and hunting their population is decreasing. Zoos are working together to preserve the species.
How does a red panda sleep? Red pandas sleep during the day in the shade, on branches or in hollow trees, often with their tails wrapped around them.
How does a red panda walk? They walk with their front legs turned slightly inward and use their tail for balance.
What sound does a red panda make? Red pandas communicate with scent, movements and sounds such as whistling, growling, spluttering, whistling, snorting and blowing.
Behaviour and reproduction Red pandas are primarily active in the morning and evening. They live solitary lives and maintain their own territories. Their mating season runs from December to March, and the gestation period is approximately 130 days. They have one to four cubs.
Conservation Many animal species, including the red panda, are endangered. Stichting Wildlife and Red Panda Network are working to protect them.
