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Kiaria, an 8-year-old Chinese red panda, died at Utah's Hogle Zoo on Aug. 14.

She suffered from gastrointestinal issues, a common cause of death in red pandas.

Advanced care was provided before humane euthanasia was deemed necessary by the zoo.

SALT LAKE CITY — Caretakers at Utah's Hogle Zoo are mourning the death of Kiaria, an 8-year-old Chinese red panda.

Kiaria died on Aug. 14 after her health significantly declined from gastrointestinal challenges, which is a common issue for red pandas in managed care, the zoo said in a statement Tuesday.

"Gastrointestinal disease is a common cause of both morbidity and mortality for red pandas in managed care. It is the third leading cause of red panda death in North American zoos, according to research. Gastrointestinal disease i

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