Blackpool Zoo confirms three lion cubs are two boys and girl
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 12:43 · Archive
Blackpool Zoo has confirmed three lion cubs born on July 26 are two males and one female.
Blackpool Zoo has confirmed that three lion cubs born on July 26 are two boys and a girl. This marks the first lion births at the zoo in more than a decade. The cubs, from mother Hira, have undergone their first health checks, which included weighing, vaccinations, microchipping and worming. Each cub spent around five minutes away from their mother during the checks, and a small sample of fur was taken from each for DNA analysis.
The father, Khari, was himself the last lion born at Blackpool Zoo, eleven years ago. Khari met his cubs for the first time last week in what the zoo described as a positive introduction. The zoo plans to announce the cubs' names in the coming weeks.
The births are part of an international breeding programme aimed at protecting the African lion, listed as vulnerable by the IUCN. According to the zoo, wild lion populations face severe pressure from habitat loss, prey reduction and human-lion conflict. The Big Cat Habitat has fully reopened to the public, and visitors may have the chance to see the cubs, though sightings are not guaranteed.
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- Pictures show Blackpool Zoo's adorable lion cubs as genders revealedBlackpool Zoo has confirmed its three lion cubs are two boys and a girl following their first health checks, marking the zoo’s first lion births in more than a decadeWestmorland Gazette · 10 Oct, 11:48
- Pictures show Blackpool Zoo's adorable lion cubs as genders revealedBlackpool Zoo has confirmed its three lion cubs are two boys and a girl following their first health checks, marking the zoo’s first lion births in more than a decadeNW Evening Mail · 10 Oct, 11:48
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