Sumatran tiger born at San Francisco Zoo
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The San Francisco Zoo is reporting the birth of its first Sumatran tiger in more than 50 years.
While zoo workers don’t know yet if the cub is male or female, they confirmed today that a newborn cub was nursing today after its mother, Leanne, started birthing Thursday.
“Being a first-time mom, we are very pleased with Leanne’s behavior,” said Jacqueline Jencek, DVM, chief of veterinary services at the San Francisco Zoo. “This is very critical period for both mom and cub, but from our initial observations Leanne is very attentive and gentle.” SF ZOO
The zoo is keeping the cub out of the spotlight for now--no photos or videos are being released--and the cub, who is only about two pounds and still blind, is being remotely monitored by video.
Sumatran tigers are a critically endangered species, with only about 400 left in the wild. Another 210 live in zoos.
Make that 211.
--Tony Barboza
