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Panda breeding hopes dashed at Adelaide Zoo after suspected 'pseudopregnancy'

Despite signs of pregnancy, Adelaide Zoo's female panda Fu Ni will sadly not be welcoming the pitter-patter of tiny paws any time soon — and keepers are now investigating whether the breeding difficulties might have geographical causes.

The zoo has revealed that the giant panda has undergone either a "pseudopregnancy or a loss" following an attempt at artificial insemination using the sperm of mate Wang Wang.

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