National Zoo announces giant panda Mei Xiang has given birth

Source: The Hill | August 21, 2020 | Brooke Seipel

Smithsonian’s National Zoo tweeted Friday that its giant panda, Mei Xiang, has given birth to a baby panda.

“A precious giant panda cub has arrived! We’re overjoyed to share that Mei Xiang gave birth at 6:35 p.m. and is caring for her newborn attentively. Positive mothering behaviors include nursing her cub and cuddling it close,” the zoo tweeted.

The announcement came just hours after the zoo tweeted that it believed Mei Xiang had gone into labor.

“Giant panda Mei Xiang has become increasingly restless and began body licking—both signs that labor has probably started! Our giant panda team is closely monitoring her via the Panda Cam for a cub’s arrival. Watch with us!” the National Zoo tweeted.

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