Remember the three cubs that were born in captivity at Taiping Zoo?
The names for the three cubs, a male and two females, were unveiled at the zoo’s celebration of the national Elephant and Tiger Conservation Day on Saturday.
PERTANDINGAN MENAMAKAN 3 EKOR ANAK HARIMAU ZOO TAIPING & NIGHT SAFARI. Bersempena Sambutan Hari Harimau Sedunia yang...
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Ahmad Saidi Mohamad Daud, the State Health, Science, Environment and Green Technology Committee chairman said they received over 6,000 entries for the names of the cubs. Five panelists were involved in the final decision including representatives from Taiping Municipal Council, Taiping Zoo and Night Safari and the Wildlife and National Parks Department (PERHILITAN).
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Two of the female babies were named Teja and Bayu, while the male cub has been named Puntum. How cute!
The tiger cubs could be put up for viewing earliest by September. According to the Zoo’s Director, Dr. Kevin Lazarus, “... a tiger cub has to be about five months old before they could be allowed to come out.”
Photo via Facebook (Zoo Taiping & Night Safari)
This marks the fourth birth of Malayan tigers at the zoo since 2009, and including the three cubs, the zoo now houses a total of eight Malayan tigers.
We can’t wait to finally see Puntum, Bayu, and Teja!
By: Aishah Akashah Ahadiat
