Animals

Who Needs Zebras? Rare Tiger Cubs Create Their Own Crossing

Good News Post

Nov 29, 2024 — 1 min read

Tiger Crossing at Longleat - Photo Ian Turner Longleat

By Jill Dando News

Keeper Ian Turner captured the quartet of rare Amur tiger cubs crossing the road in single file at Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire in the winter sunshine.

The cubs were born in May and can now be seen in the drive-through Safari regularly.

Born to mum Yana and dad Red, their arrival means Longleat has the most tigers in human care in the UK.

Amur tigers are among the most endangered species as it is thought there are only about 450 in the wild.

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