If you’re looking for a daily dose of cuteness overload, this video that TikToker @chopper__daily shared recently will do it. They share clips of their Persian kitten, Carrot, standing on her hind legs with her front legs raised above her head, and she’s totally giving off red panda vibes!

Carrot is adorable without acting like a red panda, but there’s no denying that that’s exactly what she looks like when she does her signature stance! Viewers can’t get enough, and we all want to see more!

Carrot’s mom wonders in the caption if she’s a red panda or a carrot? Hands down, she’s a red panda in the shape of an adorable kitten! Commenter @fef agreed, “It’s a red panda in a cat costume, I just can’t prove it YET.”

@gimbap boi shared, “0% damage. 110% cute.” @Sweet & Curvy asks, “Is it legal to be THIS stinkin adorable????!!! Ooommgggg!!!” @Renee admits, “I don’t even like cats, but Carrot has me in a chokehold and I’m here for it. Slay panda queen!”

Related: Video of Adorable Snoring and Drooling Red Panda Is Brightening Timelines

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Why Do Red Pandas Stand On Their Hind Legs?

It’s safe to say that we all agree that when red pandas (and Carrot!) stands on their hind legs it’s total cuteness overload, but why do they do it? The Red Panda Network explains that it’s a defense mechanism.

“Red pandas stand on their hind legs! While an upright panda may be cute, this is actually a defense mechanism as red pandas will often stand up to appear larger when provoked or threatened.

They will also let out their loudest call: the huff-quack. It sounds like a big bear is in the room (while quacking) and if they are stressed or cornered they may even defend themselves with their sharp claws or release a foul smell from their scent glands on the intruder or stand on their hind legs. So if you ever see a standing panda you may want to keep your distance!”

Curious about what the huff-quack sounds like? Google it. It’s the cutest thing you’ll hear today!

This story was originally reported by PetHelpful on Nov 22, 2025, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add PetHelpful as a Preferred Source by clicking here.