US National Zoo Staff Keeps Cautious Eye on Panda Twins

National Zoo staff are keeping a close eye on giant panda Mei Xiang's newborn twins, given the cubs' fragile state just days after their birth, the zoo's lead veterinarian said on Monday. "The cubs are doing pretty well. These early days everything's still touch and go, so we're watching them closely but we're very hopeful right now," Dr. Brandie Smith told CNN. Mei Xiang, a star tourist draw, took staff by surprise on Saturday by giving birth to the...

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