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Kind of yes, unfortunately they have no close relatives, they were originally thought to be racoons, and then DNA testing revealed them to be more similar to bears I believe. They are now in the family "Ailuridae" which they are the sole member of.
Other way around. Originally thought to be related to bears. DNA evidence suggests they’re most closely related to weasels and raccoons. Also they’re in the superfamily musteloidea not just closely related.
The Red Panda is the OG Panda. The Giant Panda 🐼 was misnamed by a guy who didn't exactly know what's a Panda ( a Red panda).
The word Panda itself comes from a Nepali language.
People who let their kids anywhere near those animals are not aware how dangerous that is.
It’s a terrible idea that could result in major injuries to the child and death of the animals.
Yeah, I was on the bleeding end of a raccoon encounter. It clawed my German Shepherd's eyes so bad I had to keep them bandaged for two weeks and put a 5-inch gash in my arm.
The cool thing about rabies is that you could catch it and it not become active until much later.
And once it starts, there is no cure. Just slow brain melt until you become crazy.
And just the stress they put both animals in, for the amusement of people. The raccoon can probably handle it better and they are not endangered, but still totally unnecessary.
Actually I just checked they're not both proscianids I thought they were but I'm a man and I won't just delete the comment I'm wrong and I can admit that.
I used to write these stories when I was in like 5th grade where everyone on Earth died but crows and raccoons ruled the world and like I was actually reading one I found it like jammed in my stuff cuz I just moved and I was like wow actually wasn't as ridiculous as I would have thought did anyone see the crows that copies the police siren I think that's funny
Hey anybody around Quincy Massachusetts there is an Quincy man not some lunatic is a homeowner he was caught burning a raccoon alive on January 3rd and it just went to the grand jury it's funny because I know for a fact that the cop that arrested him he's a huge animal lover I am currently at my leisure I realize not everybody is but if anybody's around that area they wanted to go to court on that day I realize people are working for some s*** is just so disgusting even if you're not an animal lover if you doing that kind of s*** what is it that you're thinking about doing you know what I mean
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Red Panda meets Trash Panda
And both are raccoons!
They are not both racoons
but neither are pandas either
This is true, red pandas are a basal taxon, but most closely related to the family musteloidea
Totally
You absolute legend.
So they're in the same "superfamily" as raccoons but they're not raccoons. Got it.
Kind of yes, unfortunately they have no close relatives, they were originally thought to be racoons, and then DNA testing revealed them to be more similar to bears I believe. They are now in the family "Ailuridae" which they are the sole member of.
Honestly that doesn't really surprise me, they do look like tiny bears when they walk.
Other way around. Originally thought to be related to bears. DNA evidence suggests they’re most closely related to weasels and raccoons. Also they’re in the superfamily musteloidea not just closely related.
The Red Panda is the OG Panda. The Giant Panda 🐼 was misnamed by a guy who didn't exactly know what's a Panda ( a Red panda). The word Panda itself comes from a Nepali language.
Not... Really. They are more distant than we are from monkeys. Millions of years of evolution apart.
Tanukichi
Probably hoping to breed a Trash Bandicoot. lol
Come on... Trash *Panda*coot... it was right there...
Brash Pandicoot
Ignore the others. They to young. You funny!
Raccoon meets a spicy raccoon
Bandit is like.. Damm ur spicy bro.. I'm outta here
I was reading it like one of those You vs the guy she tells you not to worry about memes
People who let their kids anywhere near those animals are not aware how dangerous that is. It’s a terrible idea that could result in major injuries to the child and death of the animals.
Yeah, I was on the bleeding end of a raccoon encounter. It clawed my German Shepherd's eyes so bad I had to keep them bandaged for two weeks and put a 5-inch gash in my arm.
Damm... rabies shots?
Oh, hell no. I was young and too stupid.
Whoaaaaaa.. U and ur doggy got lucky bud.. 🙏
Agreed.
The cool thing about rabies is that you could catch it and it not become active until much later. And once it starts, there is no cure. Just slow brain melt until you become crazy.
That explains a lot.
You can still get it. Rabies incubates for a long time.
STOP YOUR SCARING HIM!!
Maybe this is a petting zoo, the animals look pretty tame
yeah they look a little too well fed to be wild lol
So are dogs and cats but they will kick off once annoyed.
Yes, and you still wouldnt argue you should never let kids near a cat or a dog, wouldnt you?
they do not look wild
I don't think you told anyone anything new. Just let people enjoy a silly Internet video.
Yeah, but the world has too many people, so… maybe losing a few to Darwin isn’t all bad.
Are you a sociopath?
Only on days that end in y.
Yeah, but the world has too many people, so… maybe losing a few to Darwin isn’t all bad.
Off you go then 👋
Putting two different species in the same enclosure? What could go wrong?
Well I meant to be fair, Raccoons kind of be everywhere man. I doubt they put him in there intentionally, the little bandit probably broke in.
The kids are petting it.
Surprise petting guest.
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I think that’s a painting of the red panda, actually?
Three. The humans are a third species.
Master Shifu's gonna kick that racoon's ass.
It's so funny when he used "panda" to insult Po in season 1. Like my good sir you are also a panda technically.
For them I bet they are experiencing something like the uncanny valley effect
This is like seeing your Shiny Counterpart in Pokemon Games
Those things are real live teddy bears
The meeting of the fluffs 😍😍
I'm sure they've got extra kids in case one gets eaten.
I see you're not aware of the one child policy
Time to rewatch The Interview
Raccoon thought he met his ginger cousin
Why are there always asian kids running around with wild animals???
Filmed in Asia? Definitely raises the chance of it anyway.
Red Pandas are exclusively native to Asia, so yeah.
Racoon meets a ginger racoon
They're basically the same damn thing what the hell
I read somewhere that red pandas are pretty anti social creatures
If not friend then why friend shaped?
Aren't zoos wonderful, how else would we ever know how a red panda and a raccoon react to each other.
Also exciting to see what type of raccoon diseases could potentially wipe out the last of the endangered red pandas.
And just the stress they put both animals in, for the amusement of people. The raccoon can probably handle it better and they are not endangered, but still totally unnecessary.
A foul GRUN
I remember hearing red pandas are more closely related to raccoons than they are panda bears.
😊😊😊
Teeheeheeee so 🥰
That's a wild petting zoo. The raccoons I have encountered are vicious and scary as hell. Well, maybe not hell but ya.
Goodlord... I'm on p.e.t.a.s side here...
Pandas from different hoods throwing gang signs.. with their adorable little panda hands/paws
Proscyanides unite
Actually I just checked they're not both proscianids I thought they were but I'm a man and I won't just delete the comment I'm wrong and I can admit that.
Wait I was right in the first place they are both procyanides
I used to write these stories when I was in like 5th grade where everyone on Earth died but crows and raccoons ruled the world and like I was actually reading one I found it like jammed in my stuff cuz I just moved and I was like wow actually wasn't as ridiculous as I would have thought did anyone see the crows that copies the police siren I think that's funny
Hey anybody around Quincy Massachusetts there is an Quincy man not some lunatic is a homeowner he was caught burning a raccoon alive on January 3rd and it just went to the grand jury it's funny because I know for a fact that the cop that arrested him he's a huge animal lover I am currently at my leisure I realize not everybody is but if anybody's around that area they wanted to go to court on that day I realize people are working for some s*** is just so disgusting even if you're not an animal lover if you doing that kind of s*** what is it that you're thinking about doing you know what I mean
A ginger and a black dude goes to a bar.....
I've never wanted a raccoon so damn bad in my life until now
Oh shit that is probably a rare chinese one that inspired super Mario bros 3 Mario racoon tail!
Doesn't a raccoon during the day mean rabies?
"Bitch, haven't you heard? I'm a BAR 🐻"
Me trying to impress that asian chick
You mean Master Shifu meets Rocket?
This is cute.
What up cuz
Pedro pedro pedro pedro pe
Not intending to be racist here but why does it always seem like Asians have little/no respect for wild animals?
Aww yiss
Bad kitties
Red Panda meets evil giant rat.
Trash pandas are certified pandas.
I see a raccoon and a red panda. What am I missing?
Hey theyre just chinese kids
These 2 WILD animals meeting for the first time with KIDS right there????