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Red Panda Kamala, who arrived at Leipzig Zoo in May 2025, has been making a name for herself with her unique charm and agility. Living in her Himalayan high-mountain habitat, Kamala has been peacefully cohabiting with resident animals like the tufted deer.
Recently, Kamala received a new companion, a 13-month-old male red panda named Asa from a French zoo. Asa is currently acclimatising to the back enclosures before joining Kamala in the main outdoor area. The zoo aims for the two to harmonise and potentially breed, contributing to the conservation of this endangered species.
Kamala's adaptation to her new surroundings and her peaceful interaction with other species suggest successful acclimatisation efforts by the animal caretakers. The introduction of Asa after a previous loss of a breeding pair also indicates careful management and hope for future breeding success.
However, specific details about Kamala's training progress or behavioural challenges remain unavailable from the current sources. The keepers, Holger and Maria, have been investing time and patience in Kamala's training, as the next exercise, "target training," presents difficulties for Kamala.
During a training session, Kamala seems motivated but is too eager when handling the training object. This eagerness, coupled with her calm demeanour when the exit to the outdoor enclosure is temporarily closed, indicates a complex learning process.
The keepers have tried multiple approaches in training Kamala, and the recent training session has caused mixed feelings among them. Despite the challenges, they remain optimistic about Kamala's progress and the future of the red pandas at Leipzig Zoo.
In upcoming episodes of "Elephant, Tiger & Co.," viewers will gain more insights into Kamala's daily life and the keepers' training methods. Asa's introduction and Kamala's progress in target training will be demonstrated, offering a fascinating look into the world of red pandas at Leipzig Zoo.
[1] Leipzig Zoo press release, 2025 [2] Red Panda Network, 2025
Kamala's new home-and-garden, the Leipzig Zoo, offers a perfect environment for her personal lifestyle and pet care, as evidenced by the successful acclimatisation of the red panda and her cordial relations with other animals. The addition of Asa, her new companion, signifies a potential improvement in the home-and-garden lifestyle of Kamala, boosting the prospects for the conservation of red pandas within the lifestyle category of pet animals.
