WASHINGTON -- The Smithsonian's National Zoo has hosted giant pandas for more than half a century. But all cute things must come to an end, at least for now.
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Panda fans in Washington lament animals' looming return to China
Smithsonian zoo to soon close chapter on 51-year relationship
A giant panda at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington eats a farewell cake on Sept. 23. (Photo by Tomoko Ashizuka)
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