DC zoo: Panda behavior hints at possible pregnancy

Published August 6, 2013 5:35pm ET



WASHINGTON (AP) — The Smithsonian’s National Zoo says its female giant panda is showing behavioral changes and is focused on building her nest as animal keepers watch for a possible pregnancy.

On Tuesday, the zoo said Mei Xiang (may-SHONG) is spending most of time inside sleeping. The zoo says that’s normal toward the end of a pregnancy or a false pregnancy in which her hormone levels rise.

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