First pictures of adorable endangered tiger cubs born in Scotland

The three newborns are said to be doing well at this early stage and are “an important contribution” to the future of the Amur species. The first few weeks of a cub’s life are considered to be crucial for their survival, so a very close eye is being kept on them as they develop.

The tiny triplets are currently being looked after by their mother, Dominika, with no public access allowed for the time being.

Visitors can still see Botzman, the father, who will meet the cubs as they get older.

Vickie Larkin, carnivore team leader at Highland Wildlife Park said, “We are really excited about our new arrivals but the first few weeks of a cub’s life are crucial, so we are keeping public viewing closed for now to give Dominika and the youngsters lots of peace and quiet.

“The cubs’ eyes will start to open any day now and in the coming weeks they will be weighed and sexed during their first health check and named shortly after.

“Amur tigers grow quite quickly, increasing almost four times in size within the first month of their life, but they will remain dependent on their mum for at least 15 months.

“We hope visitors will start to see them out and about towards the end of July.

“Dominika is a very attentive mother and it is beautiful to see her given the chance to display these natural behaviours again.”

Dominika previously gave birth to another litter in 2013, playing an important role in the development of the Amur tiger species.

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For a chance to win this opportunity, hopefuls can enter the RZSS prize draw which is raising funds for Scotland’s Wildlife Discovery Centre – a new visitor experience at the park.

Entry costs £5 and will close on May 31, more information on this can be found here.

source: express.co.uk