There’s a new furry face at the National Zoo.
Mei Xiang the giant panda gave birth Friday at 5:32 p.m., the Zoo reported via Twitter.
WE HAVE A CUB!! Born at 5:32 p.m. this evening. More details to follow. http://t.co/R88TEAQKzv #cubwatch
— National Zoo (@NationalZoo) August 23, 2013
This is the third delivery for Mei Xiang, who gave birth to Tai Shan in 2005. Her second cub was born last September, but died at just a week old.
After a string of five failed pregnancies, Mei Xiang underwent artificial insemination in March.
The zoo will monitor the panda for further contractions, as Giant Pandas frequently give birth to twins.
