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Special Report: Zoo Deaths
Investigating the Zoo
 Neglect, misdiagnosis or other mistakes have marked the deaths of 23 animals at the National Zoo in the past six years, according to a review by The Washington Post.
• Pattern of Mistakes Found
• Gaps In Oversight
• Key Staffers Depart Zoo
• Zoo Admits Mistakes
• Investigation Documents
Transcripts
• Zoo Investigation: Curator William Xanten, general curator of the National Zoological Park, was online to discuss The Post investigation.
• Zoo Investigation: Post Reporters Grimaldi, Karlyn Barker and D'Vera Cohn were online to discuss the findings in their investigation of National Zoo.
Multimedia
• Audio: Post's James V. Grimaldi discusses the animal deaths at the National Zoo.
• Video: Reporter James V. Grimaldi discusses the animal deaths at the National Zoo. (NewsChannel 8)
• Video: Love at the Zoo
• Video: Smashing Pumpkins: Elephant Style
Giant Pandas
Mei Xian• Special Report: On loan from China, giant pandas Mei Xiang and Tian Tian arrived at the National Zoo in Jan. 2001.
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In the News
Where Animals Go, Volunteer Eyes Follow: Scores of Observers Monitor and Record Zoo Inhabitants' Habits (Post, April 17, 2005)

Metro: In Brief (Post, April 16, 2005)

Five Cheetah Cubs Born at National Zoo (Post, April 15, 2005; 4:50 PM)

Zoo Cuts In On Pandas' Mating Dance: Mei Xiang Inseminated (Post, March 12, 2005)

More About the Zoo
Pandas 'Out of Sync' In Attempts to Mate: Artificial Insemination Planned Today (Post, March 11, 2005)

In Mating Season, Web-Only Access: Public Kept Away, Pandas Kept Apart Until Fertility Peaks (Post, March 10, 2005)

Report on Zoo Cites Progress And Problems (Post, Jan. 20, 2005)

Zoo Found Deficient in Monkey's Death: Corrective Actions Taken After USDA Inspectors Cite Rodent Problems (Post, Jan. 8, 2005)

Zoo Director Search Begins Anew: Smithsonian Deputy Will Take Charge in Meantime (Post, Dec. 17, 2004)

Capturing Information, Imaginations on Comprehensive Web Site (Post, Dec. 12, 2004)

Zoo Heralds Litter Of 4 Endangered Cheetah Cubs: Exhibit Will Open Early Next Year (Post, Nov. 30, 2004)

Smithsonian Pares Down Zoo Director Candidates: New Leader Expected By Start of Next Year (Post, Oct. 4, 2004)

Panda Watch Ends Empty-Nested: Disappointed Zoo Officials Are Hopeful About Next Year (Post, Sept. 16, 2004)

No Panda Cubs for National Zoo: Tests Confirm Mei Xiang Not Pregnant After All (Post, Sept. 15, 2004; 3:46 PM)

District Community Events Sept. 9-16, 2004 (Post, Sept. 9, 2004)

Hoping, but Not Necessarily Expecting: Zoo's Panda Staff on Pregnancy Watch (Post, Sept. 1, 2004)

Metro: In Brief (Post, Aug. 26, 2004)

Keeper Who Witnessed Facility's Growth Sees It at Crossroads Again (Post, Aug. 15, 2004)

Pouncing Into the Limelight: Zoo Officials Give a Sneak Peek of Sumatran Cubs to a Delighted Few (Post, Aug. 12, 2004)

Metro: In Brief (Post, Aug. 7, 2004)

Youth and Diversity, 1 Cockatoo at a Time: After Years of Decline, Zoo Rebuilds Its Collection (Post, Aug. 2, 2004)

Deal Reached on Toxin Rules: Smithsonian Agrees to Expanded D.C. Oversight (Post, July 20, 2004)

Anti-Pest Campaign Intensifies At Zoo: Traps, Bait Boxes Set to Stop Rats (Post, July 4, 2004)

Ill Zoo Workers Treated in Secrecy, Report Says (Post, July 2, 2004)

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