STORY: :: Eight rare tiger cubs have been born in a Russian zoo
:: The two sets of four cubs, born to Siberian and Bengal mothers, are taking their first steps
:: Barnaul, Russia
:: Released July 14, 2024
:: Courtesy: Barnaul Zoo
The cubs, from Siberian and Bengal mothers, are now two weeks old and are making their first steps.
The mothers of tigers, however, seem to have taken different approaches to raising their children.
The Siberian tiger was seen carrying around her four cubs, proudly showing them off to the camera near the enclosure.
Fifa, the mother of four Bengal cubs, took a more protective approach and was not as willing to expose her cubs to the gaze of onlookers.
Siberian tigers are extremely rare and powerful predators that live in far east of Russia and in northern regions of China. They are listed in the Red Book of Russia and IUCN as endangered species, following the devastating impact of poaching on the breed’s numbers.
Bengal tigers are one of the largest living cats and can be found in areas of India, Bangladesh, China, Nepal and Bhutan. Although their population count is much higher than Siberian tigers, they are still listed as endangered.
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