July 9, 2008
adopt a red panda
This has to be one of the most adorable things I've ever seen. (Thanks, Robert, for the link.)
As most of you know, the Red Panda, A.K.A the Firefox, is our browser mascot. This story of a baby rejected by its mother and now adopted by a sweet mother cat is just too sweet.
The AP article notes "The cub doesn't have a name yet, but the zoo says that, through its adoption program, anyone willing to sponsor her will be allowed to name her."
It sure would be neat if the Mozilla community could adopt her and call her "Firefox" or maybe "Mozilla" :-)
If, like me, you're interested in these amazing creatures, be sure to head over to the Red Panda Network, and learn about, or even better -- get involved in, some great programs our good friend Brian Williams is working on to help ensure that red pandas have a future beyond the zoos.
update: Oh. My. There's video.
reactions, thoughts, comments, etc.
Posted by: Russell | July 9, 2008 9:00 PM
I don't think that "Firefox" is that catchy as a name... I think something more along the lines of "Mozzy" or something.
But seriously I think the Mozilla Foundation should get in touch with the zoo... find out more about the adoption program and here on the Net set up a page where folks can donate some money (of course with the guarantee that it goes straight to Artis Zoo).
And Artis should of course hang up a sign making it clear that the red panda has been adopted bij the Mozilla community with the Firefox logo clearly visible :-)
Perhaps this best goes through Mozilla Europe?
Posted by: KDPJE | July 9, 2008 11:23 PM
Opera has released a Web Standards Curriculum, what do you think of it?
Posted by: loligoth | July 10, 2008 2:54 AM
I'm sad to see that the second red panda cub has died too.
http://www.courierpostonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080718/NEWS01/80718033/1001/RSS
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Posted by: Brian P. | July 18, 2008 12:55 PM
Aren't you guys swimming in Google money? Ok so I exaggerate, but can't you just take this out of the Firefox marketing budget? I think it would be a great cause, and some good marketing at the same time :)