6-week-old red panda cub dies at Toronto Zoo, highlighting species' vulnerability.

Toronto Zoo reports the death of a red panda cub, emphasizing the vulnerability of the species. The cub, just six weeks old, had multiple health issues including no fat reserves and signs of lung aspiration. Red pandas face low offspring survival rates, with around 40% reaching their first birthday in both wild and captive environments. The zoo recently lost a two-year-old Masai giraffe due to complications from anesthesia during surgery.

August 01, 2024
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