British safari park welcomes first tiger cubs in three decades

WorldEnvironment
8 Aug 2025 • 7:24 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Two rare Amur tiger cubs were born at Knowsley Safari park in Merseyside on 29 July.
  • The cubs are the offspring of five-year-old Yuki and are the first Amur tiger cubs to be born at the park since 1996.
  • Their birth is considered an important step in global conservation efforts for the endangered species, as highlighted by Animal Team Manager Pete Johnson.
  • The sex of the cubs will remain unknown until their eight-week health check.
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