Meet Eita! He's an adorable red panda that lives at the Maruyama Zoo in Hokkaido, Japan, and he enjoys nothing more than snacking on delicious apple slices.
Animals are cute, but they're often at their cutest when they're eating. (Honestly, who can resist squealing at tiny hamsters eating meatballs or a squirrel enjoying almond butter?)
In the cute video below, Eita munches on apple slices — a favorite food among the species. He is then seen standing with the apple in-between his paws, gently nibbling it up. It's basically the cutest thing ever!
Red pandas, which are an endangered species, are distantly related to the black and white giant panda. The furry creatures resemble a large cat with a bear-like body and reddish-brown fur.
The population of red pandas is declining due to illegal hunting and, even more importantly, habitat loss. In order to help save the red panda species, many zoos around the world have increased conservation efforts.
Get ready for your daily does of cuteness. This delightful video is sure to put a smile on your face.
Enjoy! And please SHARE this adorable video with your friends to spread awareness about the red panda and help the conservation effort.
