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Item #: SCP-8330
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-8330 is to be contained within a standard animal humanoid containment chamber at Site-██. The chamber's ventilation system is to be equipped with air filters.Rated to a minimum of FPR 5. The chamber must also be kept at a temperature of 26-28 °C. SCP-8330 is to be monitored at all times via CCTV, and any unusual behavior is to be reported to Site Director Dr. Leonel Thivaski.
SCP-8330 is to be provided with a diet of fresh bamboo, honey, and flowers.Further information is outlined in Document 8330-A. Access to SCP-8330 is restricted to Level 2 personnel and above. Any personnel entering SCP-8330's containment chamber must wear full protective clothing as outlined in Document 8330-A.
Description: SCP-8330 is a hive of European honeybees (Apis mellifera) that have taken up residence within a panda costume.Individual instances do not display any differences to typical members of Apis Mellifera. The honeybees in the hive itself have collectively been designated SCP-8330-A. The costume, which has been designated SCP-8330-B, appears to be a standard black and white panda suit, complete with a removable head and large cartoonish eyes.Foundation investigations have yet to discover costumes matching the appearance of the one worn by SCP-8330 sold commercially. SCP-8330 is capable of moving the arms and legs of SCP-8330-B as if it were a single entity, and the bees work together to mimic the movements of a panda.
SCP-8330 functions as a hive mind, with each instance of SCP-8330-A acting as a neuron in a larger brain. This allows SCP-8330 to exhibit complex behaviors and problem-solving skills that are not typically seen in individual honeybees. SCP-8330 has been observed engaging in a variety of panda-like behaviors, including sitting and eating bamboo, sleeping, and rolling on its back.
While SCP-8330 generally displays a docile nature and does not exhibit aggression towards humans, attempts to separate the bees from the panda suit have been met with mild hostility. When threatened, SCP-8330 emits a pheromone that signals the hive to retaliate, although the response has been relatively benign, typically involving SCP-8330 swatting or making defensive gestures. 
Addendum 8330-A: SCP-8330 was recovered by MTF Gamma-4 ("Green Stags") from Bee Park in Sanctuary, after reports of a "strange panda" began to circulate. Agents discovered SCP-8330 attempting to order bread at a local vendor.
Addendum 8330-B: Continued observation of SCP-8330 has revealed a significant increase in its intelligence. SCP-8330's ability to mimic panda behaviors has become more sophisticated, displaying an enhanced understanding of social cues and environmental stimuli. Additional information will be outlined in Testing Log 8330-A.
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