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Pembrokeshire Zoo Celebrates Largest Tiger Litter in UK
29 Jul
Summary
- Four Sumatran tiger cubs born on June 8th, largest litter in UK
- Pembrokeshire zoo now home to seven tigers, a rare opportunity
- Breeding program aims to preserve endangered Sumatran tiger species
On June 8th, Pembrokeshire Wildlife Park celebrated the birth of four Sumatran tiger cubs, the largest litter ever born in the UK. The zoo is now home to a total of seven tigers, a rare opportunity for the public to see this endangered species up close.
Celebrity owner Anna Ryder Richardson expressed excitement over the historic litter, stating it may be the largest in Europe as well. The Sumatran tiger is a critically endangered subspecies, with fewer than 400 remaining in the wild due to habitat loss and poaching.
Pembrokeshire's breeding program is part of a strict conservation effort to preserve the species. The pairing of the tigers is carefully managed by a studbook holder to ensure genetic diversity. If successful, one of the four cubs may be a male, crucial for the continuation of the breeding program.
Ryder Richardson emphasized the importance of the public visiting the zoo to learn about and appreciate the Sumatran tigers, as they may never be seen in the wild during our lifetimes. The zoo's breeding efforts offer a glimmer of hope for the future of this magnificent species.
