Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has announced names of its two new Amur tiger cubs, which made their public debut at Rosebrough Tiger Passage on Jan. 31.
The male cub has been named Sergei, and the female cub Mila. They were born on Nov. 6 to mom, Zoya, and dad, Hector. The zoo’s naming process included a public vote, with donation proceeds benefiting efforts to combat illegal wildlife trade. Amur tigers have been deemed an endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), with only a few hundred tigers remaining in their native regions of far eastern side of Russia and northeastern China.
The cubs are now 14 weeks old, weigh over 25 pounds and have reached several developmental milestones including transitioning to a meat diet, gaining strength and agility and spending time separated from mom. As the cubs adjust to their new habitat, guests will have a chance to see them daily at Rosebrough Tiger Passage, with mornings being the best time to see them as they adjust to their new habitats.
Rosebrough Tiger Passage includes four interconnected habitats for the cubs and two adult Amur tigers to explore. Visitors can learn about the threats both tiger sub-species face including habitat loss and poaching.
Check out video of the tiger cubs by clicking here.
