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Moscow Zoo Announces Two Amur Tiger Cubs as They Begin Outdoor Forays

Their wild-born parents, Shiva and Amur-Orion, make the litter especially valuable for the captive gene pool.

Overview

  • The cubs, a male and a female, were born in August at the zoo’s breeding center for rare species.
  • They have only recently started venturing into an outdoor enclosure after spending weeks hidden in their den.
  • They are currently housed with their mother in a secluded, non-exhibition area to ensure calm and safety.
  • The information was released in an official zoo statement published on the Moscow mayor’s website.
  • The zoo notes that offspring from former wild tigers bolster genetic diversity for this Red Data Book–listed species.