And finally ... first glimpse of Sumatran tiger cubs born at Chester Zoo
Rare tiger cub twins born at the zoo! - Chester Zoo
We’re delighted to announce that two critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs have been born at the zoo, and our hidden cameras have captured a first glimpse!
The tiny twins were born to first time parents Kasarna and Dash on 7 January. The new family have been bonding in their den ever since, with all of their adorable early life antics caught by our CCTV cameras.
The new arrivals are yet to be sexed and will be named once they start to gain in confidence and venture outside, which our experts estimate will be in early April.
Just 350 Sumatran tigers are thought to remain in the wild, making them one of the world’s rarest tiger subspecies. They’re listed as Critically Endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). That means the new born twins are significant additions to a global conservation breeding programme which is working to save the species from extinction.
“We’ve been closely monitoring Kasarna on our CCTV cameras as she get to grips with motherhood and her first litter of cubs. It’s a real privilege and incredibly special to watch. She’s a great mum and is being very attentive to her new babies, keeping them snuggled up in the den and feeding them every few hours. It won’t be long until they gain enough confidence to start venturing outside for the very first time as a family, which is really exciting!” Dave Hall, Carnivore Team Manager here at Chester Zoo
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Posted On: 16/02/2023