| Udo the Red Panda | |
|---|---|
 The University of Mannheim's mascot Udo | |
| University | University of Mannheim |
| Conference | WHU Euromasters |
| Description | Anthropomorphic red panda |
| First seen | 2011 |
Udo the Red Panda is the costumed mascot of the University of Mannheim's athletics teams. He represents an anthropomorphic version of a red panda (or red cat-bear).
The Udo the Red Panda mascot officially debuted at the 2011 WHU Euromasters, when Mannheim beat LMU during the championships. Since then, the mascot has been a fan favorite for Mannheim's athletics fans. As the Mannheim athletics teams do not have a logo on their helmets or uniforms, Udo's likeness appears on much team merchandise and such. [1] [2]
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