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National Zoo names panda cub Bao Bao
The Smithsonian National Zoo announced the female panda cub born Aug 23 is named Bao Bao after a public vote with 123000 online ballots. Bao Bao means precious and she may soon venture outside after final vaccinations this week as Mei Xiang nurtures her 100 day old cub.
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