It is the first time since 2006 that a red panda cub has been born at the San Diego Zoo.
The now 3-month-old cub was born on June 9 to parents Adira and Lucas and has been named Pavitra, which means "sacred" in Nepali.
Pavitra has been named just in time for International Red Panda Day this past Saturday.
Red pandas are endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species because of their decreasing population.
Threats include habitat loss, global warming and degradation related to increased human encroachment, officials said.
“San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance collaborates with multiple partners to identify unprotected red panda habitats, train teams to monitor the health of the forest and provide awareness-building workshops in communities in Nepal where red pandas live,” the news release read. “San Diego Zoo guests may be able to catch a glimpse of Pavitra as she explores her outdoor Asian Passage habitat.”
Source: FOX 5 San Diego