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- ↑ Chan, Royston (2007-11-07). "Home is where the heart is for "Born in USA" panda". Reuters India. Archived from the original on July 9, 2012.
- ↑ Hall, Suzanne (2009-05-14). "Gao Gao grandbabies?". San Diego Zoo. Archived from the original on September 14, 2012.
