The Toronto Zoo reported the death of Sakura, a 10-year-old red panda, three weeks after her cub passed away, highlighting the health challenges faced by the species.
Sakura's passing was due to cardiac arrest, with further tests pending to determine if it was a primary heart event or indicative of systemic issues.
After her death, the zoo emphasized their focus on Biggie, the only surviving cub, while acknowledging the challenges of a red panda's first year.
Despite efforts to support Biggie's health with supplemental feedings, the zoo remains cautiously optimistic about the cub's survival given the high mortality rate for red pandas.
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