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Pictures of adorable endangered red panda triplets born at Nebraska zoo
The Lincoln Children’s Zoo in Nebraska announced the arrival of three red panda cubs on Thursday, born on August 10, marking a major success for the zoo’s conservation program.
The triplets—two males and one female—were born to third-time mom Tián and second-time dad Rowan. Though the cubs have yet to be named, their healthy birth represents a happy moment in efforts to conserve the endangered red panda species.
“Red pandas are the smaller cousins of giant pandas—they’re not raccoons,” Ruth Marcec-Greaves, the zoo’s general curator, told Newsweek.
Native to high-altitude temperate forests across the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China, red pandas face increasing threats from habitat destruction and climate change, which are reducing their cold, bamboo-rich forest homes.
Lincoln Children’s Zoo
“Their habitat is slowly diminishing and the change in climate is definitely threatening them,” Marcec-Greaves added.
The Lincoln Children’s Zoo, which is part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan Program, has carefully crafted an environment that allows Tián to raise her cubs naturally.
Zookeepers provided six nest boxes lined with bamboo and wood wool, mimicking the tree hollows or rock crevices a red panda mother would typically use.
Red pandas are known to be vigilant and adaptive mothers, often moving their cubs to different nests for protection or when facing stressors.
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Lincoln Children’s Zoo
In this secure setting, Tián has chosen her preferred nest box and has been diligently caring for the cubs, who are now 3 months old and beginning to explore their environment by learning to climb.
While triplet red panda births are not uncommon, the survival of all three triplets is a noteworthy achievement, attributed to Tián’s attentive care.
“We’re very, very excited in this case that our mother was just such a good mother. She successfully raised all three of these without any help,” Marcec-Greaves said.
As a species classified as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List, red pandas are at high risk of extinction, with populations in the wild halving over the past 20 years because of ongoing threats such as habitat loss.
“The birth of these triplets is important for animal conservation efforts, and the red pandas at the Zoo help to raise awareness of the threats their counterparts face in the wild,” Evan Killeen, CEO of Lincoln Children’s Zoo, said in a statement.
While the cubs are not yet on public display, the zoo expects to debut them by December. In the meantime, zoo staff hope these new additions will inspire a new generation of conservationists.
“Where else are you going to see a red panda? Not everyone can get to the Himalayas to see them in the wild,” Marcec-Greaves said. “In a zoo where we can tell you about them, tell you about their lives, and you can see them playing together, that’s a huge, huge help to their conservation.”
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The results are in for the Nebraska Lottery’s draw games on Friday, May 8, 2026.
Here’s a look at winning numbers for each game on May 8.
Winning Mega Millions numbers from May 8 drawing
37-47-49-51-58, Mega Ball: 16
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 8 drawing
8-0-5
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Winning Pick 5 numbers from May 8 drawing
01-03-12-24-26
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Winning 2 By 2 numbers from May 8 drawing
Red Balls: 02-20, White Balls: 09-11
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Winning MyDay numbers from May 8 drawing
Month: 01, Day: 16, Year: 17
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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 8 drawing
14-16-21-43-51, Bonus: 03
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When are the Nebraska Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, 5: By 10 p.m. CT daily.
- Lucky For Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
- 2 By 2: By 10 p.m. CT daily.
- MyDaY: By 10 p.m. CT daily.
- Lotto America: 9:15 p.m CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.
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LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Nebraska Athletics announced Friday that the expansion of John Cook Arena is in full swing.
The Nebraska Athletics Capital Planning and Facilities Department posted to social media that the effort to modernize amenities and provide new seating options is well underway.
According to the athletic fund, the renovation will enhance Nebraska’s home-court advantage, modernize amenities and provide new premium and general seating options. This includes adding:
- New and improved seats with cup holders in each seat.
- A new centralized student section.
- New and improved courtside seating with both end court and side court locations available. The Courtside Lounge offers access pregame and during intermission and includes private restrooms, televisions and all-inclusive gourmet food, beverage and alcohol.
- New Loge Box seating with hospitality lounge with access pregame and during intermission, including access to private restrooms, televisions and all-inclusive gourmet food and beverage with a cash bar.
- Libero Club seating replaces the VIP seats. Located in the back row of the 100 level, seats include access to the Libero Club Lounge pregame and during intermission complete with televisions and all-inclusive gourmet food and soft drinks with a cash bar.
- Additional ADA seating with new vantage points and easier access from around the concourse.
The Husker Athletic Fund announced the first-ever reseating and parking process in October 2025. It is timed to coincide with the renovation of the arena to increase overall capacity to 10,000.
For more information about the reseating process, click here.
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The Nebraska Cornhuskers will face the Indiana Hoosiers in the semifinal round of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday evening. The Huskers defeated the Michigan Wolverines, while Indiana defeated Washington to advance to the semis.
Nebraska enters with a 44-6 record and is on a 19-game win streak, the longest active streak in the country. The Huskers have reached the semifinals of each of the last five Big Ten Tournaments. Indiana is 42-13 on the season.
The Huskers won the Big Ten regular-season title, the first conference title since 2014 and the first outright title since joining the Big Ten. The 23 regular-season wins tied for the most in conference history.
The Huskers are led by 2025 Big Ten Player of the Year and Big Ten Pitcher of the Year Jordy Frahm. Frahm is hitting .429 with 19 HR and 49 RBI. She is also 16-4 with a 1.26 ERA in the pitcher’s circle.
Indiana is led in the batter’s box by Aly VanBrandt, who is hitting .405 on the season with 15 home runs and 61 RBI. Aubree Hooks is the leading pitcher with an 11-2 record and a 2.35 ERA in 80.1 innings pitched.
This will be the first meeting of the season between these two teams, as they did not face each other during the Big Ten schedule.
Watch Nebraska vs Indiana in the Big Ten Softball Tournament live on Fubo (free trial)
Here’s how to watch the Nebraska-Indiana softball match on Friday, including time, TV schedule, and streaming information:
What channel is the Nebraska-Indiana softball match on Friday?
TV Channel: Big Ten Network
Livestream: Fubo (free trial)
Nebraska vs. Indiana in the semifinals of the Big Ten Softball Tournament will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Time of the Nebraska-Indiana softball match on Friday
- Date: Friday, March 8
- Start time: 4 p.m. CT
The Nebraska vs Indiana semifinal match in the Big Ten Softball Tournament starts at 4 p.m. at the Maryland Softball Stadium in College Park, MD.
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