How little pandas greet each other (5 photos)

Or why red pandas stand on their hind legs.





However, these are not the only tricks that these animals. So, they know how to say hello and do it very nicely: raise front legs in front of each other. True, this is not the only reason such an unusual posture.



Most often, these red pandas take such a pose that improve your viewing angle. The fact is that the pandas themselves are enough small and close in size to cats: they are even called cat bears. Usually pandas move on four legs, and in in this position, their faces are usually at the level of the grass, which means that animals limited view. Therefore, the best way to protect yourself from danger - look around, standing on your hind legs.





Also, 2 males stand in an unusual stance and try to win over the female. Guys look into each other's eyes puffing menacingly, clicking their tongues, swaying and turning their heads, trying to scare his opponent in this way. Actually, that's all red panda fights usually end, and the one who is higher wins.



Also, the rear leg stand is a way to greet each other. This is usually how a male and a female greet each other. In the welcome ritual other actions are also included: the animals puff cutely, click their tongues and a little shake their heads, trying to get the attention of the opposite sex.



Red pandas are rare animals, their numbers have declined by about 40% over the past half century.