Any birth is amazing, but the fact that this Sumatran tiger is an endangered species and gives birth to twins is something remarkable! This rarely-seen birthing process was put on display recently when Kaitlyn the Sumatran tiger gave birth to two little male cubs.
Unfortunately, things got off to a rocky start with the first cub, as it struggled to breathe when welcomed into the world. Thankfully, Kaitlyn’s motherly instincts kicked in; she acted like an old pro and began licking the first cub immediately after he was born. Licking stimulates the cub’s lungs, encouraging him to start breathing on his own. She doesn’t give up! The new mother vigorously cleans her newborn until he’s able to pull in a full breath of air. The next cub comes out kicking and is much more noisy than his brother, which is exciting to watch! She’s one proud mother!
“The birth of these two tiger cubs brings us hope for their long-term survival.” The critically endangered Sumatran tiger is one of the most beautiful animals in the world, with heavy black stripes on a bright orange coat. There are less than 400 people left in the world today. Poachers continue to kill them to sell their parts in Sumatra and in Asia, and their habitat is disappearing fast as humans encroach and develop the remaining land.
Now, an audience of thousands would witness one of the last of her kind, Caitlyn the Sumatran tiger, give birth to not one but two precious cub twins. We’re so glad the team at Australia Zoo shared this heartwarming footage online for us to see. We can’t wait to watch them grow up! Watch the video below and share it on your Facebook page to bring a smile to someone’s face today!
This rarely-seen birthing process was put on display recently when Kaitlyn the Sumatran tiger gave birth to two little male cubs.
Image credits: YouTube
Unfortunately, things got off to a rocky start with the first cub as it struggled to breathe when welcomed into the world.
Image credits: YouTube
Thankfully, Kaitlyn’s motherly instincts kicked in, she acts like an old pro and begins licking the first cub immediately after he’s born.
Image credits: YouTube
“The birth of these two tiger cubs brings us hope for their long-term survival.”
Image credits: YouTube
Now, an audience of thousands would witness one of the last of her kind, Caitlyn the Sumatran tiger, give birth to not one, but two precious cub twins.
Image credits: YouTube
We’re so glad the team at Austrailia Zoo shared this heartwarming footage online for us to see. We can’t wait to watch them grow up!
Image credits: YouTube