ZOOKEEPERS OPTIMISTIC ABOUT SURVIVAL CHANCES FOR TWIN PANDAS


National Zoo Panda 

Officials at the National Zoo say they’re optimistic about the chances that twin giant panda cubs will survive thanks in part to a technique developed by panda breeders in China.

Panda mom Mei Xiang gave birth to two cubs about five hours apart on Saturday. Both appear healthy.

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