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- Two critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs were born at the Dallas Zoo earlier this month.
- The two cubs, who have not yet been named, were born to mom, Sukacita (“Suki”), and dad, Kuasa.
- Fewer than 400 Sumatran tigers exist in the wild.
Two critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs were born at the Dallas Zoo on Dec. 6.
“Here’s enough cuteness to get you to 2022!” the zoo tweeted Tuesday. “We welcomed two adorable Sumatran tiger cubs — one male and one female — born on December 6.”
Here’s enough cuteness to get you to 2022! #ICYMI We welcomed two adorable Sumatran tiger cubs — one male and one female — born on December 6 to mom, Suki and dad,
Kuasa. pic.twitter.com/F6QTSgz56B— Dallas Zoo (@DallasZoo) December 28, 2021
The two cubs, who have not yet been named, were born to mom, Sukacita (“Suki”), and dad, Kuasa. The zoo’s team of zoologists and veterinarians are feeding the cubs, as Suki suffered from milk production issues.
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The Sumatran tiger is listed as critically endangered, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, and fewer than 400 Sumatran tigers exist in the wild.
“Each birth is a major win for this critically endangered species,” the zoo wrote on Facebook, “and we’re thrilled to be able to contribute to the population once again with these newest adorable additions.”
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