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Does one really need a reason for displaying a bunch of really, really, really cute red pandas? We think not. 

The holiday season is upon us and winter is definitely already here! Did you know that Wintertime is a red panda's favorite time of the year? Red panda love playing in the snow and they can withstand cold temperatures up to -30 degrees!

Not only is Winter their favorite season, but it may also just become ours after learning that when a red panda is cold, they use their cute fluffy tail as a blanket and wrap it around their bodies. If that isn't the cutest thing you've heard all day, you are lying to yourself. 

Get ready for some red panda cuteness coming at you real fast! 

We've an update about one of the most positive stories to come out of 2020, and the update is just as wholesome as the original story. The (tiny) giant panda cub that was born at the Smithsonian's National Zoo three weeks ago has finally gotten a name, and it is the most appropriate and cutest name of all. Xiao Qi Ji is his name in Chinese, but it translates to 'little miracle' in English. 

The little giant panda has gone absolutely viral in the past couple of weeks after a video of his miraculous birth was released by the zoo, and since the world fell in love with the cub, the zoo decided to let the world participate in naming him. Of course, the internet does not disappoint when it comes to baby animals. 

We were given a choice of 4 names, and after three weeks and nearly 135,000 votes that have been cast, the adorable name 'little miracle' was chosen. The long waiting period was not an accident, it is part of Chinese tradition to wait 100 days before naming the cub. We wish the little cub luck and prosperity, and for his mother, Mei Xiang, to have many more adorable healthy cubs in the future!

Story via The Associated Press.

We've an update about one of the most positive stories to come out of 2020, and the update is just as wholesome as the original story. The (tiny) giant panda cub that was born at the Smithsonian's National Zoo three weeks ago has finally gotten a name, and it is the most appropriate and cutest name of all. Xiao Qi Ji is his name in Chinese, but it translates to 'little miracle' in English. 

The little giant panda has gone absolutely viral in the past couple of weeks after a video of his miraculous birth was released by the zoo, and since the world fell in love with the cub, the zoo decided to let the world participate in naming him. Of course, the internet does not disappoint when it comes to baby animals. 

We were given a choice of 4 names, and after three weeks and nearly 135,000 votes that have been cast, the adorable name 'little miracle' was chosen. The long waiting period was not an accident, it is part of Chinese tradition to wait 100 days before naming the cub. We wish the little cub luck and prosperity, and for his mother, Mei Xiang, to have many more adorable healthy cubs in the future!

Story via The Associated Press.

We've an update about one of the most positive stories to come out of 2020, and the update is just as wholesome as the original story. The (tiny) giant panda cub that was born at the Smithsonian's National Zoo three weeks ago has finally gotten a name, and it is the most appropriate and cutest name of all. Xiao Qi Ji is his name in Chinese, but it translates to 'little miracle' in English. 

The little giant panda has gone absolutely viral in the past couple of weeks after a video of his miraculous birth was released by the zoo, and since the world fell in love with the cub, the zoo decided to let the world participate in naming him. Of course, the internet does not disappoint when it comes to baby animals. 

We were given a choice of 4 names, and after three weeks and nearly 135,000 votes that have been cast, the adorable name 'little miracle' was chosen. The long waiting period was not an accident, it is part of Chinese tradition to wait 100 days before naming the cub. We wish the little cub luck and prosperity, and for his mother, Mei Xiang, to have many more adorable healthy cubs in the future!

Story via The Associated Press.

We've an update about one of the most positive stories to come out of 2020, and the update is just as wholesome as the original story. The (tiny) giant panda cub that was born at the Smithsonian's National Zoo three weeks ago has finally gotten a name, and it is the most appropriate and cutest name of all. Xiao Qi Ji is his name in Chinese, but it translates to 'little miracle' in English. 

The little giant panda has gone absolutely viral in the past couple of weeks after a video of his miraculous birth was released by the zoo, and since the world fell in love with the cub, the zoo decided to let the world participate in naming him. Of course, the internet does not disappoint when it comes to baby animals. 

We were given a choice of 4 names, and after three weeks and nearly 135,000 votes that have been cast, the adorable name 'little miracle' was chosen. The long waiting period was not an accident, it is part of Chinese tradition to wait 100 days before naming the cub. We wish the little cub luck and prosperity, and for his mother, Mei Xiang, to have many more adorable healthy cubs in the future!

Story via The Associated Press.

Once a week, we will be featuring an extraordinary animal account on Instagram! Their story, the adorable pictures, and pawesome videos! This week's spotlight goes to Panda, the chonky bear! 

Meet Panda, the gorgeous and quite chonky 5-year-old Maine Coon! We were able to get in touch with Panda's owner, Courtney Culligan, and find out Panda's story. "A distant family friend couldn't care for him anymore so my boyfriend's family took him in. They quickly realized a few members of their family were allergic and couldn't keep him - so we took him in!" Courtney tells us.

Upon taking Panda to the vet, they were told Panda was between the ages of 3-7, so they call him "a fabulous 5-year-old." Panda was initially a stray cat, which was made obvious due to the universal sign of a stray cat being fixed - a chipped ear tip. A stray cat who found himself in the right hands! When Courtney first got Panda, he was overweight. Since rescuing him back in February 2019, Panda has lost 3.5 lbs! 

When it comes to Panda's personality, Courtney shared, "He is extremely cuddly and seems like he's constantly purring. He LOVES carrying his toys around the house (like his mini panda). He loves chicken and turkey wet food, hates our vacuum and trash bags, and adores pretty much everyone he meets."

Panda is often featured carrying around his stuffed toys, especially his little panda, and it's probably the most important thing you'll see all day, trust us. Be sure to follow Panda on Instagram to witness his weight loss journey, and of course, watch him be his adorable floofy self! 

Read up on last week's star on Instagram, Thor, the flying cat! 

Where do we sign up? Becoming a panda nanny seems like the most amazing job on Earth! You get to hang out with pandas. ALL. DAY.

Sure, if you've ever seen those panda nanny videos, it does seem like a lot of work as pandas are essentially overgrown drunken toddlers. Man do we love pandas. We did some research into this incredible gig and as of 2014, you 32k a year being a panda nanny, this also includes free meals, transit, and accommodations. Oh, and you must send " 365 days with the pandas and sharing in their joys and sorrows."

Yes, please. 

Take a glimpse into the good life below: 

Ah pandas... if we had to pick one wild animal to cuddle, they might just be it. And listen, we know they can be dangerous, but they're just so adorable, of course we would want to cuddle them. We're the same people who'd want to cuddle lions though, so maybe we're not the most objective judges. 

Pandas are just so fluffy, they seem so sweet, they're unfortunately still at risk, and they're also huge messes in pictures which makes them extremely memeable. We've decided to show some love to this cuddly, clumsy, and absolutely adorable big bear by giving you the most pandabulous memes today. We also wish you a wonderful weekend with many, many enormous feel-good bear hugs.

A huge congrats to the attentive and caring mother, Mei Xiang! 

According to the Smithsonian National Zoo, the moment the cub was born on August 21st, Mei Xiang picked up the newborn cub and immediately began to cradle and care for it. Just like any loving and devoted mother would. 

Animal care staff heard the cub vocalize and were able to catch a glimpse of the newborn. As of now, the team is monitoring Mei Xiang and her cub via the Zoo's panda cams. From what the team has observed so far, the panda cub appears to be strong and healthy. 

Check out some of the Smithsonian's panda cam footage below! 

Story via Smithsonian National Zoo