Pair of rare Amur tiger cubs debuting at Minnesota Zoo are raising hopes for the endangered species
Associated PressAPPLE VALLEY, Minn. — A pair of rare Amur tiger cubs are making their public debut at the Minnesota Zoo, raising hopes for preserving an endangered species that’s native to far eastern Russia and northern China. And so today we’ve reached the point where they’re fully vaccinated and they’re now about 40 to 45 pounds.” Scientists estimate the Amur tiger population is just around 400 to 500 in the wild. “Aww, I love when they get their little Yoda ears,” Fischer said referring to the pointy ears of the Star Wars character as she watched Amaliya and Andrei explore the new terrain of their enclosure. “Our work’s not over, but all that work so far is really paying off in how well that these cubs are acclimating to a new surrounding, pretty much immediately,” she said as the little tigers roamed outside with their mother.
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