The panda cub born at the National Zoo last week has died, officials said.

The unnamed cub was last heard vocalizing shortly before 9 a.m. Sunday. At about 9:17 a.m., zookeepers and volunteers heard the mother, Mei Xiang, make a honking noise, which was determined to be a distress call.

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