Meet San Diego’s Newest (And Cutest) Resident — A Sumatran Tiger Cub!

There’s a new cub on the block at San Diego Zoo, and conservationists are elated to welcome this tiny Sumatran tiger into the world. This little kitty is absolutely adorable, but that’s not the only reason wildlife specialists are excited. According to San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance , this cub’s birth marks a significant stride toward saving an endangered species! In the wild, these majestic creatures have dwindled down to the hundreds.

San Diego Zoo captured some of the most breathtaking footage of their new Sumatran tiger cub napping with their mother. You wouldn’t believe how tiny this baby looks next to an adult!

A lot of thought and effort went into breeding the San Diego Zoo’s precious new tiger cub. Experts worked together within the AZA Sumatran Tiger Species Survival Plan Program to make sure that the newborn’s parents would contribute the best possible genes toward the future of the species. Jillian, the cub’s mother , was a careful choice.

“We are thrilled at the birth of this very special tiger cub at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park,” said Lisa Peterson, who is both senior vice president and executive director at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. “This birth adds Jillian’s incredibly important genes into the pool of the population, furthering the genetic diversity and health of the Sumatran tiger species.”

So far, things are looking good for this Sumatran tiger cub.

In the weeks after the cub’s birth, Jillian and her baby will enjoy some much-needed alone time in their den. It’s extremely important for Mom and child to bond at this point in their relationship. So far, wildlife experts are pleased with their progress! It seems that this Sumatran tiger loves being a mom, and her cub is absolutely thriving under her care.

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