12/08/2014
Tests Show 'Strong Indication' Edinburgh Panda Is Pregnant
Edinburgh Zoo's panda is thought to be pregnant and could give birth by the end of the month, experts say.
Tian Tian was artificially inseminated in July after the failure of efforts to bring her together with a make partner.
The zoo said that tests have shown a "strong indication" that the panda is pregnant, but cautioned that the tests were not definitive.
Tian Tian also conceived last year, but the pregnancy failed.
(MH/CD)
Tian Tian was artificially inseminated in July after the failure of efforts to bring her together with a make partner.
The zoo said that tests have shown a "strong indication" that the panda is pregnant, but cautioned that the tests were not definitive.
Tian Tian also conceived last year, but the pregnancy failed.
(MH/CD)
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