Udo the Red Panda is the costumed mascot of the University of Mannheim's athletics teams.

Udo the Red Panda officially debuted at the 2011 WHU Euromasters, when Mannheim beat LMU during the championships.

Since then, the mascot has been a favorite for Mannheim's athletics fans.

[1][2] The Mannheim sports teams chose the red panda for their mascot to raise awareness about the endangerment of the species.

In addition, the red panda is a popular animal at the Heidelberg Zoo.