Edinburgh Zoo’s Baby Red Panda Dies from Firework Stress
Edinburgh Zoo has reported the tragic death of three-month-old red panda Roxie, attributed to stress from fireworks on Bonfire Night. Veterinary experts revealed Roxie choked on her own vomit during the festivities, which coincided with her mother Ginger’s unexpected death just five days earlier—possibly linked to the noise. The zoo is now advocating for stringent firework regulations to protect wildlife. Red pandas, already endangered due to various threats, saw a recent increase in their captive population at the zoo, making these losses particularly poignant.