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Magdeburg Zoo Tiger Cub Dies After Accidental Crushing by Mother

Zoo officials will perform an autopsy to determine whether the first-time mother inadvertently crushed her cub

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Overview

  • The cub was one of five born to first-time mother Stormi in May, marking a rare success for the endangered Siberian tiger.
  • Zoo Magdeburg announced on June 4 that one of the newborn cubs had died suddenly.
  • Officials believe Stormi accidentally crushed the cub during a rest period.
  • An autopsy is scheduled to establish the exact cause of death.
  • The four surviving cubs are now housed in a protected section of the Tiger House and continue to thrive.