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Mei Xiang gives birth to Bao Bao

Mei Xiang gave birth to Bao Bao, her second surviving cub.

August 23, 2013

Location: Smithsonian National Zoological Park

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Bao Bao was born at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington D.C. to mother Mei Xiang and father Tian Tian.

Bao Bao gave birth to her first cub, Dun Dun (also known as Lan Yun), at Wolong Shenshuping Base.

Bao Bao was officially named at a 100-day ceremony. First Lady Michelle Obama and China's First Lady Peng Liyuan sent congratulations.

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