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Local News Alert: National Zoo's panda cub dies

Local News Alert from The Washington Post
National Zoo's panda cub dies
The Washington Post Sunday, September 23, 2012 12:10:07 PM

Local News Alert

National Zoo's panda cub dies

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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.

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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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