Can You Keep A RED PANDA as a Pet?

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[@verszzi]

I understand that it would be a challenge to feed them and raise them but if I ever had one as a pet honeslty I would take it everywhere with me and I would love it so much They are so cute and adorable

[@tint6625]

Thats why you are not allowed to have one , because he would shit everywhere , i will personal make sure you will never have one as pet rest of your natural life

[@jo7546]

Consider whether a wild animal not adapted to living in overstimulating human society or being frequently handled by humans might not enjoy being dragged around to stores like an emotional support teddy bear. Get a dog.

[@jadepotato]

I don’t see who would want to harm that little cutie

[@lenderzconstable]

It baffles me too. I hate poachers and people that hunt animals for fur

[@edge6441]

Poacher aholes and woodcuters mostly probably the rest of humanity loves them I wanna believe I do at least.

[@GolDFish-if1ov]

@@lenderzconstable well u can't stop them from doing it when it's their source of money.

[@HFH-Official]

Chinese and Indians.

[@devkun108]

@@HFH-Official that's rude, iam an indian I would never want to hurt the red pandas

[@jadepotato]

Red panda fur!?!?!? ALL WHO WANT TO HARM THOSE LITTLE CUTIES WILL SUFFER MY WRATH

[@kadenhansen]

I love that

[@lagierice7074]

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[@lagierice7074]

Look that video

[@yonatan_max_art]

And people who club seals should be clubbed to death in the night

[@robertveith6383]

Stop yelling your post in all caps.

[@zorashki]

Fun fact: Red pandas could live till 23.. that's their average lifespan.. easily if we could make them pets omg.,...

[@nicholasdean3467]

Fun fact cats could live till 40. That is their average life span. Easily if we could domestic them omg.,... (Red Panda's only live 9-13 years in captivity. It is unknown how long they live in the wild)

[@ghost8178]

@@nicholasdean3467 eh, there some that are pretty old in their 20s still in captivity but I wouldn't be surprised if that's the majority. Red Pandas should be in big habitats, not small little zoo enclosures and buildings.

[@shotosister9725]

fun fact if you live near red pandas and they find a way to get in your house let them be just make sure to feed them because you can't get rid of them if you let them in your house and for some reason they live beds

[@hyperx72]

@@nicholasdean3467 Where the hell did you hear that? Most sources point to their lifespan being just under 20 years at most

[@terrywilder9]

There's more in captivity than in the wild! Most of these are pets in private hands obtained in the illegal pet trade. In ten years this number will quadruple through domestic breeding. So much for what's stated in the video.

[@Johnnycdrums]

Let’s hope they infiltrate my town.

[@mkocel]

what good is the fur without the adorable little life inside of it?

[@lenderzconstable]

Exactly!!!

[@theunalivenetwork7067]

500 pounds

[@Hallonyancat]

My heart just sank when I saw the skins.

[@SoelPockychan]

I wasn't ready for seeing that 🥺😭 so sad to see such a precious animal in that state. I hate fur. It just looks so creepy.

[@Hallonyancat]

@@SoelPockychan I can deal with rabbits, foxes, but not these precious critters. Some creatures are worth conserving.

[@SoelPockychan]

@@Hallonyancat I can't 😭😭 specially when you see their death heads and lifeless faces hanging from someone neck like a roadkill 🤢🤢🤢

[@5tinkyKatttt]

I love red pandas who could do that 4:21

[@Hallonyancat]

​@@5tinkyKatttt😢 poor critters don't deserve to be turned to beef jerky.

[@drnukka8895]

Infant mortality rates in the wild is pretty high aswell, around 65% Cubs die before 6 months and 30% of adults die annually according to a study, most deaths are human related. Red panda numbers have decreased by >50% since 1997. It’s a pretty solitary animal and most views of red panda in packs are just a female with bigger Cubs.

[@erikm8372]

Thank god for your comment, seriously.

[@brianconlogue1302]

So what you’re saying is they definitely should let people have them as pets so they will survive.

[@vanthursday]

@@j.bar3.077 Tell that to Westerners who hunt endangered animals for sports

[@FunningRast]

@@vanthursday ​​⁠ Tell that to easterners who think anything that moves is magical voodoo medicine.

[@Boogra]

​@@brianconlogue1302Yes.

[@user-ue3pl2gf4o]

answer: no but maybe in the long future

[@Maspets]

It seems that as soon as I say these things someone with tons of money and connections obtains the unobtainable.

[@nealanderson9719]

@@Maspets They damn well better have a field of bamboo in there backyard... if not, then they're really terrible human beings.

[@asadb1990]

can they not eat meat? if it were me, i could get meat in bulk for cheap.

[@erikm8372]

….what??

[@toasterhed]

Amazing how dumb some people are.

[@Boogra]

Fantastic video. This is what I needed to know. Now to figure out how to navigate that industry.

[@brenth6723]

Usually I would say heck no. But considering that in their country the governments don't care that these beautiful animals are endangered and there's only 10,000 Left in the wild.. so I have to say yes maybe we have to consider them to start becoming pets for people who have money in the means and live in colder weather and out in the country.

[@Chamorrita-rg9qp]

They're so adorable!

[@ericw6331]

I. Love red. Pandas

[@rosaleenovixay3089]

So cute!

[@kraftsnkush]

Thank you so much for this informational on red pandas as pets. ❤ I truly love these animals & I hope they continue to be protected.

[@woahhcurry7463]

Oh and i love red panda to they are so cute

[@Lovetheducks]

Red pandas have the issue of everything they do is too cute. I mean when want to intimidate they stand up and raise their arms out. All that makes me want to do is give it belly rubs.

[@visxiv]

Watching this because I'm obsessed with this buddy same goes to my family 😂😂

[@erikm8372]

…what…?

[@gisellerodriguez2900]

They are beautifullllllllll!!

[@edge6441]

Red panda must be the fabled tanuki...very beautiful animal.

[@KokoandFooFoo]

No, tanukis are real raccoon dogs native to Japan. Google them to see what they actually look like.

[@birijosef4419]

Tragic truth: I m from Arunachal Pradesh and we used to have these kind of panda when i was little. Now due to continuous hunting of this animal we cant find one nowadays 😢

[@robertdemon3550]

I would kick fuck out someone who killed one of these little guys.

[@yanzokikon5675]

Most probably a civet cat.... We have lots of those species in the northeast India

[@yanzokikon5675]

@@Nobody-dn7hd yes for meat.... Most wild game is considered delicacies among the locals

[@MAMD2009]

How's the weather out there son

[@birijosef4419]

Full rain. I guess arunachal will become the place where the most rain falls.

[@Hadenej]

it’s called fire fox, not fire panda… 0:50

[@albertoealabanzajr9294]

Beautiful creature

[@naikiklis]

I like pandas and racoons but red panda its just too cute

[@blackcat688]

they are so cute awwwww！

[@Inuym]

Fun fact I'm not attempting to buy a red panda for a pet 😂

[@UserName-vv1ws]

Imagine hunting a red panda. Like hunting a lion or elephant. Evil

[@lisas525]

So beautiful.

[@lenderzconstable]

I don’t understand how a human being could hunt this animal

[@jamin4556]

Easily….its fucked but people would.

[@caniform-craze2080]

As this video explains, there is a market for trafficking red pandas.

[@keysos9youtubeblowsgoats438]

They can come live at my house. They won't be harmed and will live long like my cats. 18+ years and still going strong.

[@OhioAndTexas212]

Very cute❤❤

[@johnnysinger3353]

where can I buy one?

[@greenbroccolistudios1275]

I like the red panda tho :D Cuz im a fan of red pandas

[@kaitlynnturner7618]

I wish I had a redpanda

[@wonwoojungwon7135]

so cute

[@hurricaneq8411]

It’s called Firefox because it’s a fox, not a red panda. That’s false advertisement

[@seansmith2941]

i love red panda

[@xxxxmimi]

They have to be cutest wild animal on planet -

[@ntianalazaridou4721]

It's so cute Cute cute cute 😍 😊 I want it. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@SlightlyPwnish]

Despite its fox like appearance and the fact that fox is the name, it is believed PANDAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@kaiyok0603]

Anyone else here after turning red dropped?

[@hippocreation]

turing red, the Toronto movie?

[@lordredpanda5274]

I

[@vishnnuvijay9096]

Who is after Turning red?

[@Shinobubu]

Red Pandas if Domesticated would solve their endanger status . Just like Dogs and Cats are everywhere!

[@nanaisnanas]

They should get the same protection and treatment as the giant panda get 😢😢😢

[@TimeToRelax199]

Somebody in this world is enjoying red panda stew right now

[@Kk_1100]

Fr lol and rhino horn tincture for strong bones

[@amandafrancizdemelydumdumb7999]

Cute

[@ClarkKent-tg6ls]

I want 1 🧐

[@burritotheraccoon2158]

AWW

[@DW-nb2zc]

Would cost a pretty penny

[@manco828]

Aggretsuko 🎸🎸🎸

[@ChuckyH2]

Despite the logos fox like appearance and the name being FIREFOX.....nahhhhh that's def a red panda 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Maspets]

The red panda is firefox's "mascot."

[@ingridarnold9995]

👌♥️👌♥️👌♥️

[@lizzy4809]

can you make a video on how to take care of a genet because I cant even find one

[@Maspets]

There's already a genet video uploaded.

[@lizzy4809]

@@Maspets oh ok

[@erikm8372]

Dearie, I’m afraid you aren’t even coming across as REMOTELY qualified, to OWN a genet…let alone research one or locate one. Maybe it’s the universe guiding you in the right direction, and saving an animal? Karma is real.

[@erikm8372]

✌🏼🌈💯

[@overthenever4262]

🥀

[@DrJ-hx7wv]

Raising them from infancy will make them just like housecats. The only problem is the legal issue. If we want their numbers to increase, they can be domesticated.

[@catherinedancy841]

Sorry I was looking for a pet panda

[@serum4604]

So its just a matter of time... I will wait 😐

[@CuongNguyen-vf3wo]

IS THAT A REFERENCE TO TURNING RED MOVIE

[@n26p79]

So Firepanda not Firefox?

[@sndjfjjsjsjcjwjjdifjwjsjd8518]

So true

[@erikm8372]

🤷🏼‍♂️🙇🏼‍♂️

[@mrwhiskers6253]

One panda…. Two pandoo’s 😊

[@Jamal_Dont_Pull_Out_The_Nine]

RED PANDAS!!!

[@christopherneufelt8971]

Brushes. They hunt them for brushes. I am in favour of keeping them as animals if they can get multiplied, since the zoos are not well supported by states.

[@17nji]

"The red panda is even said to be the animal responsible for the firefox logo, despite the artwork's foxlike appearance." Where are you confused

[@Maspets]

The red panda is firefox's "mascot."

[@pikachus5m166]

It also inspired the Mogwais in the movie Gremlins.

[@auralplex]

Why would it be called Firefox, look like a fox, but be a panda instead? That makes no sense.

[@akeembrown7661]

@@auralplex 😂😂 had the same thoughts

[@robertdemon3550]

@@auralplexbecause Firefox is their name in some parts of the world.

[@1980CarlosGutierrez]

yes or no

[@alexiebaj2592]

Firefox is a red panda 😅😳

[@spitfire5502]

Yet they're better off to be admired from a distance.

[@emperorthylord]

Na they will live better lives as pets or even as stray in well created bamboo environments like villages or people with sufficient land as their natural habitats are governed by incompetent governments.

[@crigonalgaming1258]

In a perfect world yes. But the governments of their habitats are incompetent that we may only preserve these species in captivity in the next 20-30 years.

[@skychildrenofthelightspeed4648]

Who else just started watching red panda after watching chikn nuggit

[@MaseYaBoi]

Can we Keep them as pets in Georgia

[@Maspets]

Georgia bans most exotic mammals.

[@iSprxyy.]

Yes or no I’m lost

[@lowboogie1429]

Wow I saw one on Instagram and asked the same shit just now 💯

[@iSprxyy.]

No way a thanks a lot.

[@iSprxyy.]

U made my day

[@iSprxyy.]

I have one last question,can other animal be in a big cage

[@lowboogie1429]

@@iSprxyy. idk bro that’s what ima trynna find out too I think for this animal you can’t

[@boguzygmunt4443]

❤❤❤❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@btr9969]

Red pandas 4 life

[@AntionetteArts]

I'm watching this cus I'm from the Caribbean and I want one as a pet💔

[@erikm8372]

What does Caribbean have to do with it… that’s “why” you’re watching this? Confused

[@BigDaddy-vr2ut]

You should put the closed caption on your videos

[@Maspets]

It's not enabled, the audio isn't clear enough I guess.

[@Triiplesiix]

Bruh it’s called Mozilla FireFox -_-

[@Maspets]

It's called, stop posting the same shit over and over.

[@degrave4459]

It's literally called fire FOX.

[@Maspets]

I fucking know that, quit replying the same thing.

[@RoboArc]

They should be pets, it would bring their population nunbers up and would helo them evolve 🙃 humans have literally helped a lot of animals evolve Also they are gental and arent mean to other animals so my cat would love them 🥰 Also this would pretty much make a new undustry for like food and pet care 🥰 ( which we desperately need anyways as extention looms heavy for like 75% of all eath species ) 🙃most animals are going to go extinct as a dorect impact of human environmental changes and habitation

[@SeraphimSiN]

So they get the runs and will shit everywhere… that’s all you had to say. 😅

[@chiisuigintou]

Exotic, and all? I see them as 🐈 cute! Cats can be angry as well.,.

[@erikm8372]

Ok, but a cat is smaller than this. These claws and teeth could hurt you for real, even if they’re cute. And don’t tell me you’re one of the people who’d remove an animals claws and teeth… sick people

[@trikalmahakal]

Red panda not lazy panda

[@yreieotreu]

Omg

[@Brascofarian]

hold on... cats attack their handlers and can emit an unpleasant smell if they get agitated... people still want them as pets. Cats are smart tho, red pandas are derps. True story.

[@safuwanfauzi5014]

Red panda more calm, tame and better compared to otter, racoon and weasel as pet, no poop everywhere, no chew on thing and not mess inside your house

[@erikm8372]

Well yeah… I mean, they’re not even related to any of the mustelid animals you’ve mentioned here. Lol. Makes sense they’d be incomparable.

[@GuardianofTanuki]

Turning red, anyone???

[@woutmeulemans4853]

firefox logo? why did you make that up

[@Maspets]

Because I didn't.

[@Dr.Schlitz]

Um, the Firefox logo looks like a fox and has "fox" right in its name, so why would anyone think it's based on a red panda?

[@Maspets]

Because I read it somewhere.

[@Inuym]

Firefox: base our logo off of a red panda

[@cutekevin6853]

Yes i keep a Red Panda look 7017 go

[@towedarray7217]

Extremely good video. Informative, no horse sh*t. Really well done. This is completely excellent. P.S. there are Red Pandas in the USA, without a single doubt. Loved and cared for, but they are pets in the USA.

[@Maspets]

Really?

[@fleurmal7648]

Don't think so, I could not find any info on any states where it is legal to keep them as pets. The only ones in the USA should be in zoos or with other animal wildlife caretakers.

[@Maspets]

@@fleurmal7648 Most states aren't going to explicitly state that red pandas aren't legal. You need to look at the law that regulates exotic animal possession. They'd only be illegal in states that have a "white list" for allowable animals or mention Ailuridae as an illegal family or Carnivora. They should be legal in New York and North Carolina. That doesn't mean you'll find one.

[@nicholasdean3467]

What are you talking about? Firefox logo is a fox... They did however adopt red panda as a "cute mascot" for their browser. Also 1:20 two alive members. There are two extinct members too (one of which is a giant red panda fossil found in North America. That is also thought to have gone extinct 5 million years ago.) Along with so much more of the video is just fake information.

[@Maspets]

If you want to cop an attitude for no reason I can just remove your comments. There's no "fake" information here, several sources say it's a red panda and if they changed their mind now, fine, it's not like that actually matters, nor do I care if I only list extant species. That is perfectly acceptable and you know it, so you'll have to find another channel to mouth off on.

[@shamak0054]

definitely not, it's too cute to be locked up in there

[@joyceofdriving4954]

Allow breeders to have a few of them and breed them for pets like dogs and their population will explode. ...then maybe I could have one. lol

[@woahhcurry7463]

I want to get it so bad but... I will. Get it soon.

[@vamslette]

You can't. Buying a red panda is illegal.

[@vegassims7]

You didn't explain the importance of them being hugged, kissed and cuddled on a DAILY basis, or they don't survive. Have you kissed a red panda today?

[@SeminarioMAE]

but what do they taste like

[@epi2045]

In today’s world there’s no reason for the fur trade. Anyone who wants a Red Panda pelt is a POS.

[@SporeAltair]

Why not just develop food for this animal?

[@alexl.4362]

Fire pandas are pimp

[@joshuac.9601]

I'm sorry but the name is "Firefox" and IS a FOX not a red panda lol that's the funniest thing I've heard in years. Cool video tho

[@Maspets]

Yeah ok you're one of many to tell me that and the red panda is their "mascot" for some reason which is what I read. It's not a big deal.

[@joshuac.9601]

@@Maspets but I never said their mascot was anything? It's just a fox. Red pandas never had the nicknames of 'firefox" or anything matter of fact red pandas are closer related to the weasel family then dogs and foxes which is cool cause foxes are dogs =^.^=

[@Maspets]

@@joshuac.9601 No, that's what I'm saying now, that's why I thought they were saying the logo was a red panda. support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/988854

[@joshuac.9601]

@@Maspets seems they don't know their animals lol

[@caniform-craze2080]

Red pandas will attack and eat small birds.