Surprise! New Panda Cub Born at the National Zoo

Mei Xiang, the 22 year old panda who calls the National Zoo in Washington DC home gave birth to a surprise panda cub at around 6:35P on August 21. Last week Mei Xiang surprised everyone when she appeared to be showing signs of pregnancy. Mom and cub are doing great tonight. Here are some images and of Mei Xiang and facts about her family over the years. Congrats Mei Xiang!

Updated August 27, 2020

August 21, 2020
By: Leah Weber

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Photo By: The Washington Post

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