Red pandas, on one of the hottest days of the year so far

A close-up of a red panda up in a tree. It was a very hot day, and the panda has its tongue sticking out, lightly panting to control temperature.

A red panda descending vertically down an old tree trunk, headfirst. One black paw is extended to a horizontal branch below, with claws splayed for purchase.

A red panda standing on its hind legs to reach up to a bunch of greenery. One clawed paw is pulling the stems down, and it's wrapping its little pink tongue around the leaves to munch upon them.

A red panda walking along a branch in the sunshine. There's a shaft of sunlight on its face; its mouth is open and its tongue is extended for heat reduction.