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In an exciting event at the Berlin Zoo, the zoo and football club 1. FC Union Berlin have announced the names of their two new Red Panda cubs. This Saturday marked World Red Panda Day at the zoo, a day dedicated to raising awareness for the critically endangered species.
The names chosen for the two female cubs are Lisa Hari and Freddy Kumar. Lisa Hari's name is a tribute to Lisa Heiseler, a Union player, while Freddy Kumar is named after Frederik Rönnow, the Union Player of the Year.
Over 700 name suggestions were received for the cubs, a testament to the public's interest and love for these adorable creatures. A three-person jury, consisting of representatives from Union Berlin's board, the zoo's zoology department, and the social media team, made the final decision.
The Red Panda cubs' middle names reflect their species' origins, with Hari common in Nepal and Kumar in India. The natural habitat of Red Pandas lies in northern India, Nepal, Bhutan, Burma, and China.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists Red Pandas as critically endangered, making each cub a significant contribution to the preservation of the species. Tierpark and Zoo Director Andreas Knieriem expressed this sentiment, stating, "Every cub is a significant contribution to the preservation of the critically endangered Red Panda species."
The club has been the official godfather of the Red Pandas at the Berlin Zoo for five years through its "UNION UNITED. Shoulder to Shoulder" foundation. The announcement of the names of the Red Panda cubs was made by the zoo, adding another exciting chapter to the long-standing partnership between the zoo and the football club.
It's important to note that Red Pandas belong to the family of raccoon dogs and are not directly related to giant pandas. Despite this, they share a similar black and white colour pattern, making them a popular and fascinating species.
World Red Panda Day at the Berlin Zoo serves as a reminder of the importance of conservation efforts for these endangered creatures. The names Lisa Hari and Freddy Kumar will now be synonymous with hope and conservation, as these two cubs grow and thrive under the care of the Berlin Zoo.
