Baby red panda dies from stress' during fireworks night days after mother's death

The death of a rare baby red panda, Roxie, at Edinburgh Zoo has been linked to stress likely caused by fireworks, prompting experts to call for stricter regulations.

Veterinary experts pointed out that the loss of Roxie's mother, Ginger, just five days prior, was also tied to noise from fireworks, highlighting the need for better protection.

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland emphasized that fireworks can create alarming situations for animals, stressing that such events could lead to serious consequences for endangered species.

Conservation efforts for Red Pandas are ongoing, but the significant risk posed by fireworks underscores the importance of implementing stricter regulations to protect these vulnerable animals.

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