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Tiger cubs born
Hooray!!! On June 15, four Amur tiger cubs were born at AquaZoo. It is the first time AquaZoo has welcomed young tiger cubs. So far both cubs and mother are doing very well. Will you come for a maternity visit soon?
Endangered species
The Amur tiger, which lives in the Amur River region between China and Siberia, is critically endangered. Only a few hundred Amur tigers still live in the wild. Humans are the biggest threat; they are widely hunted by poachers. In addition, the habitat is shrinking due to forest fires and logging. This is why European zoos have a management program to preserve this species and ensure a healthy population in the parks.
Brand new residence
AquaZoo was allowed from the management program last year to welcome the two adult tigers to the enclosure, opened last year, of more than five thousand square meters, consisting of caves, hills, climbing trees and a watercourse! A fine place where the cubs can grow up and romp with each other.
Coffin training
The time will soon come when the tiger cubs will move one by one to other zoos within Europe. We are therefore currently working hard on crate training to make the move as easy as possible. Keep an eye on this page for the latest updates!
Watch the first videos of the tiger cubs
Keep an eye on this page as we will be sharing more videos of the young tigers in the near future!
Want to know more?
When were the tigers born?
When were the tigers born?
The tiger cubs were born on June 15.
How many little tigers were born?
How many little tigers were born?
Four healthy little tigers were born.
Are so many tigers born at the same time more often?
Are so many tigers born at the same time more often?
Usually a litter of young tigers consists of two to three animals, so four is very special!
Are all the tigers doing well?
Are all the tigers doing well?
The animal caretakers see that the mother is taking very good care of the cubs, which of course we are very happy about.
Is the sex of the cubs known yet?
Is the sex of the cubs known yet?
Yes, after the second medical check, we can say with certainty that there are two boys and two girls.
Do the cubs have names yet?
Do the cubs have names yet?
After our call for input on the names for the cubs, there was a massive response. From this, the following names were chosen: Amazar & Argun for the boys and Zeya & Sungari for the girls.
View here the video!
Domestic cats are born blind, is the same with tigers?
Domestic cats are born blind, is the same with tigers?
Yes, young tigers are blind for about the first 10 days after birth.
What does a newborn tiger eat?
What does a newborn tiger eat?
The little tigers are given mother's milk and after about two months they also get some solid food. When they are five to six months old, they eat with their mother.
The tiger enclosure is partly made of water. Can the cubs swim yet?
The tiger enclosure is partly made of water. Can the cubs swim yet?
Tigers in general can swim very well. There have been cases of tiger cubs being able to swim as early as 10 weeks of age. Ultimately, it is up to the mother animal to gently introduce the cubs to water.
How long do the cubs stay with their mother?
How long do the cubs stay with their mother?
They stay with their mother until they are 2 to 3 years old. After that, tigers, even in the wild, go their own way more.