The Sunset Zoo announced via a press release Wednesday that red pandas Loofah and Simone gave birth to a female cub on July 14th.
“The first 30 days of a red panda cub’s life are critical, and our staff are tending to the cub’s needs around the clock to ensure the best care possible,” said Head Zookeeper Caitlin Kenney. “The good news is, this little girl is a fighter. She has already overcome several obstacles and she continues to grow and flourish.”
Zoo staff reportedly chose the name Suni as an ode to Olympic gymnast Suni Lee. Red pandas are classified as endangered, meaning they are at significant risk for extinction in the near future.
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