Overview
- The roughly five-month-old cub died over the past weekend despite immediate examinations and intensive veterinary care, the zoo said.
- The exact cause of death is currently unknown and diagnostic testing is in progress.
- Zoo veterinarian Katja von Dörnberg reported that twin Rasmus is doing well and will be monitored more closely.
- The twins were born on June 10 and began exploring their enclosure in early October, drawing significant visitor interest.
- Zoo Hannover highlights that small pandas are classified as strongly endangered by the IUCN and that it participates in the European Endangered Species Breeding Programme.