Sumatra Tiger Cubs Born in a Zoo in Greece
Critically endangered Sumatra tiger cubs born in Greece have completed their first vaccinations and microchipping.
Three critically endangered Sumatra tiger cubs born at a zoo near the Greek capital of Athens have received their first vaccinations and identification microchips to help secure the future of their species.
Health Checks for the Cubs
The two-month-old cubs—two males and one female born at the Attica Zoological Park near Athens—underwent health checks by veterinarians and received their vaccinations.
Critically Endangered Species
Native to the Indonesian island of Sumatra and with their wild population reduced to around 400 due to aggressive deforestation, Sumatra tigers are among the most threatened feline species in the world.
Global Conservation and Safety Net
Zoos across Europe and around the world are working to build a backup population for this species, which faces the threat of extinction in the wild, to ensure they can potentially be reintroduced to nature in the future.
Future and Names of the Cubs
Born to a mother named Toba and a father named Argos who died of cancer, the three tiger cubs are planned to be named after characters from Homer's epic Odysseys, according to zoo staff.