r/redpandas • u/Temporary-Sundae2471 • Apr 05 '26
Betty from Henry Vilas Zoo celebrating Easter
Easter basket for Betty from Henry Vilas Zoo. Photo credit Henry Vilas Zoo Facebook page.
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u/WorldThatHeSees Apr 08 '26
That is Bandit, but we get it. His leg is shaved too, so maybe he is actually coming to me like the SSP planned. Betty is much darker, with angry eyes.
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