A trio of giant pandas transformed into adorable "fur balls" in their earnest attempt to dodge the rain in a zoo in southern China.

Funny video filmed in Chongqing on November 3 shows three panda cubs comically tucking their heads into the crook of their legs, rolling up into spherical shapes when it was raining.

The rain-avoiding behaviour is a time-honoured tradition among the pandas. Experts at the zoo reveal that pandas are particularly sensitive about their heads, which harbour the essential senses they rely on to interact with their environment. When the panda's head is compromised by rain, it can hinder their ability to see, smell, and hear, which are critical for foraging and detecting threats.

So, during showers, pandas instinctively go to great lengths to shield their heads from disturbance. As for the rest of their body, it's not as much of a concern. With their thick fur and skin built to withstand the chill and dampness, pandas are well-equipped to handle the elements.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

11月3日，重庆动物园内，3只大熊猫在雨天为了避免淋湿头部，集体把头埋在了自己的腿上，形成了一个圆球状，它们也是为了保护自己的头部不被淋湿，但是却忘记了自己的后背和尾巴也被雨水浸透了，上演掩耳盗铃式躲雨。
据了解，这其实是大熊猫祖传的躲雨姿势。为什么大熊猫会有这样的躲雨姿势呢？专家解释说，这可能是因为大熊猫对头部比较敏感，而且头部是它们感知外界信息的重要器官。如果头部被淋湿了，可能会影响它们的视觉、嗅觉、听觉等能力。因此，在下雨时，大熊猫会本能地保护自己的头部不受侵扰。而对于身体其他部位，则没有那么在意。这可能是因为大熊猫有着厚厚的皮毛和皮肤，可以抵御寒冷和潮湿。而且，在野外生活的大熊猫经常遇到各种恶劣的天气条件，已经适应了自然环境的变化。