Edinburgh Zoo panda Tian Tian in eighth pregnancy bid with hopes for first Scots cub this year
Updated: 10 Apr 2021, 13:42
EDINBURGH ZOO panda Tian Tian has been artificially inseminated for the EIGHTH time.
Zookeepers are hoping the giant panda, who previously gave birth in China in 2007, will create history by falling pregnant with a cub in the UK.
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Tian Tian has been artificially inseminated for the eighth time
During annual health checks expert vets artificially inseminated Tian Tian using a procedure similar to what humans go through with IVF treatment.
Edinburgh s other panda Yang Guang could not father a cub after having both testicles removed in November 2018 due to the presence of tumours.
Updated: Apr 10 2021, 7:45 ET
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GUN salutes to mark the death of Prince Philip are expected later today after his peaceful passing at Windsor Castle on Friday.
Below is what to expect this weekend as the UK mourns the rich and long life of the Duke of Edinburgh.
Prince Philip s death.
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The funeral
Prince Philip is expected to be given a military funeral with a private service held at St George’s Chapel in Windsor and the burial in Frogmore Gardens.
The date has yet to be confirmed but is due to be staged eight days after Prince Philip s death - meaning it could be held on April 17.
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