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Elderly red panda enjoys an adorable ‘snack quest’ at his home in Oregon zoo

2023-01-18 10 Dailymotion

This elderly red panda takes part in a ‘snack quest’ set by staff - to help keep him fit and engaged.<br /><br />The clip shows 11-year-old Moshu climbing through his enclosure at Oregon Zoo, Portland, USA, as keepers hold out treats for him to munch.<br /><br />Moshu can be seen clambering on rocks and trees and getting close to the camera as he tried to grab his favourite snacks. <br /><br />Oregon Zoo shared the video on their YouTube page, showing how they keep Moshu fit and healthy.<br /><br />They said: “He loves to climb and explore his exhibit.<br /><br />“As he’s gotten older, his care staff have added ramps and special treats to keep things enriching for him.”<br /><br />Red pandas start showing signs of aging at around 10-12 years old, but Oregon Zoo noted that they have lived to over 20 years old whilst being cared for by humans.<br /><br />They are small arboreal mammals native to the forests in the Himalayas and the mountainous areas of southwest China.

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