Vadodara Zoo's White Tiger Triplets: One Survives Amidst Veterinary Care
Sayajibaug Zoo in Vadodara, India, is engaged in a critical effort to save the sole surviving cub from a rare litter of white tiger triplets. The birth marks the return of white tigers to the zoo after a forty-year absence, following the arrival of the breeding pair, Radha and Vallabh, from Rajkot in December 2025. Born on April 9, 2026, two of the three cubs died shortly after birth due to low birth weights and fragility, while the third remains under intensive neonatal care. Veterinarians are hand-rearing the surviving cub, which weighed approximately 650 grams at birth, using specialized formula in a climate-controlled environment. Zoo curator Dr. Pratyush Patankar noted that while the first-time mother displayed maternal instincts, she was unable to provide necessary care, prompting the separation. The cub has since gained weight and shown significant improvement. Despite the tragedy of losing two cubs, officials remain hopeful about the future fertility of the young pair and the potential for successful future litters as the mother gains experience.
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Vadodara Zoo's White Tiger Triplets: One Survives Amidst Veterinary Care
Sayajibaug Zoo in Vadodara, India, is engaged in a critical effort to save the sole surviving cub from a rare litter of white tiger triplets. The birth marks the return of white tigers to the zoo after a forty-year absence, following the arrival of the breeding pair, Radha and Vallabh, from Rajkot in December 2025. Born on April 9, 2026, two of the three cubs died shortly after birth due to low birth weights and fragility, while the third remains under intensive neonatal care. Veterinarians are hand-rearing the surviving cub, which weighed approximately 650 grams at birth, using specialized formula in a climate-controlled environment. Zoo curator Dr. Pratyush Patankar noted that while the first-time mother displayed maternal instincts, she was unable to provide necessary care, prompting the separation. The cub has since gained weight and shown significant improvement. Despite the tragedy of losing two cubs, officials remain hopeful about the future fertility of the young pair and the potential for successful future litters as the mother gains experience.
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