Baby red panda dies from firework stress, says Edinburgh Zoo
Baby red panda dies from firework stress, says Edinburgh Zoo
Three-month-old Roxie choked on her own vomit as fireworks were being set off across Edinburgh on Bonfire Night.
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Edinburgh Zoo's baby red panda has died from stress caused by fireworks on Bonfire Night, according to veterinary experts.
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) said three-month-old Roxie choked on her own vomit as pyrotechnics were being set off across the city.
Roxie's mother Ginger also died unexpectedly five days earlier, and vets say they cannot rule out this also being linked to firework noise.
The zoo is now joining with animal welfare charities and other campaigners in calling for tighter restrictions on fireworks.