On Friday, student Jennie Magee and I got a chance to start our observations on the red pandas (Ailurus fulgens) at the Prospect Park Zoo. Despite the near-freezing temperatures, we were able to observe several behaviors and interactions. Currently, we’re starting with an ethogram, and hoping to develop a more rigorous research project shortly. Thanks to Terry Webb – and we’ll complete an IACUC application soon before we post any more pictures of red pandas.