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National Zoo's Panda Cub Dies

Baby found dead after Mei Xiang was heard making distressed sounds

By Polly Davis Doig,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 23, 2012 11:10 AM CDT

(Newser) – The long-awaited panda cub born Sept. 16 at the National Zoo in Washington has died, reports the AP. Zookeepers found the cub dead this morning after hearing distressed sounds from mom Mei Xiang. A cause of death is yet unknown, though the cub appeared outwardly...   Read full story »

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