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Tiger Cubs! - 8/8/2013 6:03:05 AM

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A bit of sunshine from the Smithsonian's National Zoo:

Sumatran tiger Damai gave birth to two Sumatran tiger cubs on Monday evening, August 5, 2013! These cubs are a conservation success. Sumatran tigers are critically endangered in the wild, so every cub counts.

Damai gave birth to the first cub around 6:15 p.m. and the second around 8:23 p.m. Keepers have been monitoring the cubs and both appear healthy. Damai is being a great mom, and is nursing and grooming both cubs.

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RE: Tiger Cubs! - 8/8/2013 7:58:27 AM

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How brilliant is that? !!!

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RE: Tiger Cubs! - 8/8/2013 3:59:44 PM

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Brilliant news !!!!! yay conservation!!!

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RE: Tiger Cubs! - 8/8/2013 4:43:34 PM

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That's wonderful news. I hope they grow up to be
healthy and strong and have babies of their own.

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RE: Tiger Cubs! - 8/8/2013 9:25:04 PM

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Our local exotic feline center added a pair of Sumatran tigers within the last year. We've been over a couple of times since, but have only seen one venturing out into view. Beautiful animals.

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