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The clouded leopard is native to Asia, and the species is endangered because of deforestation of their natural habitat. Even though the National Zoo has an aggressive breeding program, births in captivity are rare.

Przewalski's horse is extinct in the wild, so every healthy birth helps keep this breed from complete extinction. The good news is that the foal was seen nursing, which is an excellent sign of health.

And what can you say about Red Pandas? They combine all of the charm of pandas and raccoons, with a dash of mischief thrown in, as evidenced by their gingery coloring. The native of limited parts of Asia -- the Himalayan foothills, and in the mountains of southwestern China, is victim to the same old story; as their habitat has been developed/destroyed, their numbers have dwindled and now they're endangered.

But everyone wants to pitch in to help save the Red Pandas -- even dogs and cats. Last month a dog in China adopted two Red Pandas that had been abandoned by their mother. And in the video above, a tabby cat that belongs to a Dutch zookeeper decided to get in on the "Save a Red Panda" movement, allowing the Red Panda to nurse alongside her kittens.

There's a lesson in there somewhere, about helping others. And it's a happy note to start the weekend!