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Story summary
- Rou Rou, a red panda at Ocean Park Hong Kong, was euthanised after five years of veterinary monitoring for degenerative joint problems and a lack of response to palliative care.
- Rou Rou died at age 17, peacefully surrounded by her caretakers.
- Red pandas are endangered, with fewer than 10,000 remaining in the wild and a typical lifespan of eight to 12 years.
