Heartbreak and Hope for Red Panda Cub | Spokane News

A heartbreaking loss in Southern California: a two-week-old red panda cub died in its nest box, leaving behind a surviving sibling and a grieving mother, Ruby. This rare twin birth — the zoo’s first in decades — highlights the fragile reality of raising endangered red panda cubs, with a 40% infant mortality rate. The surviving cub now receives intensive, 24/7 care, including incubator support, fluids, and expert guidance from across North America, as staff focus on nurturing Ruby and giving the cub the best chance at life. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5fc0093b09ed9f02