Smithsonian's National Zoo Says Giant Panda Mei Xiang Is Pregnant

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo released new footage on August 19 of an ultrasound carried out on the giant panda Mei Xiang. Based on the ultrasound, the zoo believes Mei Xiang is pregnant. “Based on the size of the fetus, which is about four centimeters, veterinarians estimate that Mei Xiang could give birth early next week, or possibly in early September,” said the zoo. Credit: YouTube/Smithsonian’s National Zoo