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1 of 2 red panda cubs born at the Calgary Zoo dies

One of two female red panda cubs born earlier this month at the Calgary Zoo has died.

Cubs were born June 13 to red panda Sakura

One of two red panda cubs born at the Calgary Zoo earlier this month has died. (Calgary Zoo)

One of two female red panda cubs born earlier this month at the Calgary Zoo has died.

Officials made the announcement on Friday.

The cubs were born June 13 to red panda Sakura. However, one was much smaller than the other, and the animal care team grew concerned when they couldn't see any movement on a monitoring camera.

The larger cub was examined and appears to be in good health and is bonding with its mother.

The surviving cub is not expected to venture out for the public to see until sometime in September.

Sakuaalso gave birth to two cubs one year ago, both of which were healthy.