A red panda that went missing from Belfast Zoo has been found, a council has announced.
Police in the Northern Ireland capital said the endangered animal went missing on Sunday and was "believed to be currently taking in the sights of beautiful Glengormley".
In an update shortly before midday today, Belfast city council officials said the red panda had been found and was being brought back to its enclosure.
The council posted online: "We are happy to report that the missing red panda has been located and is being returned to its home.
"Thanks to everyone for their help with the search!"
Police had asked people not to approach or attempt to capture the animal.
Police said: "Our curious friend has not yet learned the green cross code, so if motorists could also be vigilant!"
Two panda cubs were born at the zoo in June last year but only started to venture outside towards the end of 2018.
According to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, the red panda is facing a very high risk of extinction.
