Blackpool Zoo's three lion cubs undergo health checks

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 10:49 · Archive

Three lion cubs at Blackpool Zoo have undergone health checks where their genders were revealed. Each cub spent around five minutes away from their mother Hira during the examination. The vet weighed each cub, administered vaccinations and worming medication, and microchipped them. Each cub was also externally examined and a small amount of fur was taken from each for DNA analysis. Hira kept a close eye on the proceedings throughout.

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• Adorable footage shows Blackpool Zoo’s 3 lion cubs undergo health checks as vet reveals their gendersTheir genders has been revealed.Chorley Guardian · 9 Oct, 10:06
• Blackpool Zoo’s 3 lion cubs undergo health checks as vet reveals their gendersEach cub spent around five minutes away from mum Hira, who kept a very close eye on proceedings. They were weighed, vaccinated, microchipped, given worming medication and externally examined by the vet. A small amount of fur was also taken from each cub for DNA analysis.Blackpool Gazette · 9 Oct, 09:55

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