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National Zoo's panda cub dies

The giant panda cub born last weekend at the National Zoo has died.

Zoo officials say the cub was found dead Sunday morning after panda keepers heard sounds of distress from its mother, Mei Xiang.

Staffers were able to retrieve the cub about an hour later. The cause of death is unknown. The cub appeared to be in good condition, and there were no outward signs of trauma or infection.

Read more at:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/giant-panda-cub-born-sept-16-at-national-zoo-in-washington-dies-cause-of-death-not-known/2012/09/23/79382070-0598-11e2-9eea-333857f6a7bd_story.html

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