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For example, a moose believed to have lost part of a leg in a traffic accident was seen near Anchorage in 2007 nursing a calf. The same year, camera traps in Indonesia captured images of a Sumatran tiger with three legs. Animals often show remarkable resilience in the face of injury. One need look no further than the legendary Scarface, a lion in the Masai Mara who has thrived since sustaining a major injury in 2012.

One red panda adaptation will help Khyana with this change: her tail. Many amputee animals with long tails like the red panda will be able to use them to assist in balance. Having seen Khyana in action earlier this week, I’m pleased to report that she’s every bit as active as her brother. In fact, she remained outside playing and eating after her mother and brother went inside!