Four rare Sumatra Tiger cubs are born in a Welsh Zoo, which raise new hope for seriously endangered species.
Mam Terima welcomed the “very noise, and very cute” cubs six weeks ago at the Manora House Wildlife Park.
Park officials are receiving reports of arrival under wrapping as the cub was allowed to settle.
Four cubs, whose sexes are still unknown, were born on June 8 to make Pambrookshire a house for seven tigers. Celebrity owner Anna Rider Richardson said: “This is the largest garbage in Britain, possibly in Europe, and it is very exciting.”
Due to the loss of the habitat and illegal poaching, 400 Sumtran tigers are expected to be left in the wild.
It is believed Three were born in London Zoo earlier And Two at Chester Zoo Last year.
Manor Wildlife Park is part of a “very strict breeding program”.
Interior designer and TV presenter Richardson said: “This is once in a lifetime opportunity. Tigers have a very important task because they are reconciled for genetically breeding.
“The reproductive group is really expecting that one of our four is a male.”
Special animals are managed by pair and breeding A studbook holderWhich makes matches according to genetic diversity and other suitability norms.
Participate in European endangered species program This means that if the zoos are asked to send an animal to another zoo for breeding, they will collaborate to ensure that the total population is as strong and healthy as possible.
Rider Richardson said: “You will not be able to see Sumatran tigers in the wild during our or our children’s lifetime. It is happening in front of our eyes and it is sad.
“Our zoo will probably not be allowed to reproduce again, unless we bring to another male, or swap women what we do not want to do.
“For Wales, this is a rare opportunity and it is important for people to come and see and learn.”
Manor House Wildlife Park has been trying to breed with his 10 -year -old male Jaya and 11 -year -old woman Terima for more than eight years.
They failed until their first cube was born in 2024.
Officials at Manor House Wildlife Park said they were open for the naming suggestions of the cub when their sexes have been identified.
Park owner Rider-Richardson said she is “expecting some Welsh names”.
