Amur Tiger Cubs Hit the Ground Running

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Amur Tiger Cubs Hit the Ground Running

August 9, 2018

Four endangered Amur Tiger cubs at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo have finally taken their first steps outside.

The cubs, born June 23, were finally snapped stepping out as a family after mum, Naya, spent several days carrying them around in her mouth, one-by-one, to help them discover their surroundings. (ZooBorns shared photos of their first outing in a July feature: “Amur Tiger Mum Takes Cubs for First Outing”)

Team leader, Donovan Glyn, said, “Seeing all four of these endangered tiger cubs out and about, playing in the grass together, is the perfect way for us to begin the summer here at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. They are just as energetic and playful as one-month-old kittens would be, and we can’t wait to watch them learn and grow under their mum and dad’s watchful eyes over the next few months.”

“Naya has been such a patient, dedicated mum, picking up each cub in her mouth, and giving them little one-on-one tours of the enclosure, to help them get to know their surroundings and build their confidence.”

Photo Credits: ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

The cubs were born only 121 days after seven-year-old tigress, Naya, arrived at the UK’s largest Zoo and was introduced to male mate, Botzman, as part of the European Endangered Species breeding Programme (EEP) which works with zoos across the continent.

Donovan Glyn continued, “There are only 500 Amur Tigers left in the wild, so we are delighted to have four incredible little Amur cubs here at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. It’s great news for the breeding programme, and we know our visitors will be thrilled to see them for themselves and learn more about the importance of protecting endangered species like these.”

The Amur Tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) is classified as “Endangered” by the IUCN Red List of Endangered Species. Thanks to the conservation efforts of organisations like ZSL (Zoological Society of London), which works with Amur Tigers in the Russian Far East, there are now an estimated 500 Amur Tigers left in the wild, ten times the number that were estimated to exist in the 1940s.

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One response to “Amur Tiger Cubs Hit the Ground Running”

Robert Alcaraz

November 28, 2020

To whom it may concern in the world. At Mhara Game Lodge, we are focused on the conservation and wellbeing of all our animals. We strive to ensure that natural habitats are provided to be conducive to successful generations of animals for years to come. We are pleading to all that may be able to assist us with the provision of a male Siberian tiger, either a cub or mature adult. There are two female Siberian tigers on the farm currently which we would like to breed. Due to the only Siberian male in South Africa being our females’ relative, we cannot go forward. We are not involved in any form of trafficking, hunting or nefarious activities regarding any of our animals. The farm is an abundant 5000 hectares with the tigers being fed the antelope (Nyala and impala and so on) that occur naturally on the farm. Our predator park is home to cheetahs, lions and hyenas that our guests, international and local, really enjoy. Our other predators came from various South African zoos, meaning that their semi-tame nature adds to the viewing pleasure of our guests. Please make our love for these animals complete through the creation of a new Siberian tiger family. Once again, our entire lives are dedicated to loving and providing for these animals, we do not have any financial interests outside of that.

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