Smithsonian\u2019s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute announced Wednesday that it has named its two red panda twins.<\/p>\n
The names are Shanti and Cinder.<\/p>\n
The twins were born to parents Sequoia and Mow Mow in May, and their names were chosen by the Smithsonian\u2019s Council. <\/p>\n
The Smithsonian said Shanti, the female twin, was named in honor of Shanti Malla, who was the first female forest guardian in Western Nepal. <\/p>\n
For the male twin, Cinder\u2019s name was inspired by his red and brown coloring. <\/p>\n
\u201cPersonality-wise, it fits him, too; he isn\u2019t quite as fiery as our other cub, Dolly, or as protective as Shanti, but he can still bring the heat!\u201d The Smithsonian said <\/a>on social media.<\/p>\n Related stories:<\/p>\n Shanti and Cinder were born at the Smithsonian\u2019s Front Royal, Virginia, campus, which is not open to viewing for the public.<\/p>\n Anyone interested in seeing red pandas can go to the National Zoo\u2019s Asia Trail, where Asa, an adult female, lives.<\/p>\n