Chester Zoo welcomes endangered Sumatran tiger Dash with hope for cubs
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chester Zoo has welcomed a “handsome, confident” Sumatran tiger named Dash. “Dash is a handsome, confident young tiger and he’s quickly settled into his new surroundings,” director of animals and plants at Chester Zoo Mike Jordan said. “He’s been carefully matched with female tiger Kasarna, based on his age, character and his genetics, and we’re hopeful that they’ll soon strike up a close bond and, one day, go on to have cubs. “Every single cub could be critical to its future.” Sumatran tigers have webbed paws which make them talented swimmers and also have stripes closer together than other types of tiger.
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