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National Zoo panda gives birth in ‘much-needed moment …

In this image from video provided by the Smithsonian National Zoo, Mei Xiang is seen after giving birth to a Giant Panda cub on the evening of Aug. 21, 2020, in Washington, D.C. The cub is Mei Xiang's fourth. Her first three offspring, Tai Shan, Bao Bao and Bei Bei, were transported to China at age 4 under an agreement with the Chinese government. (Smithsonian National Zoo via AP)

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National Zoo determines Mei Xiang is pregnant, awaits …

In this Aug. 23, 2015 file photo, The Smithsonian National Zoo's Giant Panda Mei Ziang, sleeps in the indoor habitat at the zoo in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Smithsonian Museums, National Zoo Are Closed Amid Government …

Smithsonian National Zoo is closed to the public on Jan. 02, 2019 in Washington, D.C. amid a government shutdown. (Credit: Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

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