Red panda cubs see snow for the first time at a US zoo

At Zoo Knoxville in Tennessee, United States, red panda brothers Mr Darcy and Dr Wallace experienced snow for the very first time this week.

The young pandas explored their wintry enclosure, enjoyed a few snacks and even took a brief nap amid the falling snow.

According to zoo staff, red pandas are naturally well adapted to cold climates, as they originate from the temperate mountain forests of the eastern Himalayas and south-western China. Born on 3 June, the brothers have been thriving ever since, the zoo said.