Taipei Zoo's star panda Tuan Tuan dies after battling health issues

The Taipei Zoo's male giant panda Tuan Tuan (團團) died in his sleep Saturday afternoon after veterinarians administered a larger-than-normal dose of sedatives to relieve him of his suffering after he was struck by more seizures amid failing bodily functions.

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