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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Albert Toth

Baby red panda dies ‘from stress’ during fireworks night – days after mother’s tragic death

Roxie the red panda has died aged 3 months - (RZSS)

The death of a rare baby red panda in Edinburgh Zoo has been linked to stress likely caused by fireworks – as experts call for stricter regulations.

The three-month-old red panda cub named Roxie died on Bonfire Night at her enclosure. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS), which runs the zoo, has said there was “probably” a link to fireworks being let off in the city centre and the death.

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