
Warthog
A tusked sprinter who reverse-parks into burrows.
Warthog vs Red Panda
Tonight's science rumble is set in the visitor lawn, now closed for SCIENCE. No snacks were harmed.
Warthog
Phacochoerus africanus
The tail stands up when they run — a follow-me flag for piglets.
Grass, roots, and leftovers. They kneel on padded wrists to graze.
Red Panda
Ailurus fulgens
Red pandas are mostly crepuscular — dawn and dusk are their prime time.
Mostly bamboo, plus fruit, eggs, and insects when the salad bar is closed.
Who do YOU think wins?

Red Panda
A rusty acrobat who would rather nap than rumble.