By Rachael Risby Raz | International Relations Manager
Shalom Tiger lovers,
As we reported last time, Hannah the tigeress was pregnant agiain.
She gave birth during Passover to a single cub, who again did not survive.
Hannah and her partner, Avigdor, are expecting again and we are hoping to see a birth at the beginning of September.
As we explained in our last report, it has been decided that if she gives birth to more than one cub - tigers usually have 2-4 offspring in each birth - this time they will be taken away from the parents and hand-reared by the dedicated keepers at the Zoo.
This is because of the critically endangered status of the Sumatran tigers - we cannot afford to lose any more offspring.
So let's keep our fingers crossed this time and hope that we will be able to share with you some cute baby tiger cub pictures in our next report.
Have a safe Summer!
Rachael and the Tiger Team
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