US EditionBaby red panda dies in Scotland after choking on vomit as nearby fireworks set off
- A baby red panda at Edinburgh Zoo died after choking on her vomit due to stress from nearby fireworks, according to experts from the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland.
- Roxie, three months old, died on Bonfire Night, which occurs on 5 November, as stated by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland.
- Roxie's mother, Ginger, died five days prior; vets cannot rule out a link to firework noise affecting both animals.
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Fireworks Scared a Red Panda Cub to Death on Bonfire Night
Animal advocates want to ban fireworks after a baby red panda’s death. Roxie, a three-month-old red panda, likely died “due to stress caused by fireworks in the local area,” the Edinburgh Zoo revealed on X. In response, the zoo said it’s “calling for tighter restrictions on fireworks.” “Fireworks can cause fear and distress for pets, livestock and animals in zoos, so it is essential that @GOVUK and @scotgov tighten restrictions on their sale and…
Five days ago, the little one had always lost his mother - Calls for tighter restrictions on the public sale of fireworks
Her name was Roxie and she was three months old - a baby panda in Edinburgh was found dead in its cage. The zoo is certain: fireworks were to blame.
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