The cute lion cub was born after 5 years of being protected by its mother at Ehime Tobe Zoo
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Scientists and visitors alike are delighted by the birth of healthy lion cubs at Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo.
In addition to being extremely attractive, the new arrivals also represent the first litter born at the zoo in more than 20 years. The last lion to give birth at this facility did so in 1991.
The 11-day-old babies are being closely monitored along with their three-year-old mother Adia, and so far it seems both mother and baby are doing well.
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Celebration: Seattle Woodland Park Zoo happily welcomes adorable lion cubs.
So the lions are being kept in a maternity ward away from the public eye, as the zoo is trying to limit family interactions as much as possible.
Your veterinarian will perform examinations, vaccinations, and blood samples every few weeks. But other than that, they are letting Adia take care of her cubs naturally.
So far, zoo officials say she is doing an excellent job.
‘We are very satisfied with the care and protection of Adia’s mother. As a first-time mother, she took good care of herself the way a good mother would.’
The new family’s webcam videos show Adia petting her babies, grooming them, and gently picking them up with her moths.
Looking good: According to zoo officials, both the baby monkeys and their mother, pictured, are happy and healthy.
Acting: Although she is a first-time mother, Aida seems to be completing her duties well.
The cubs have walked their path and gained weight at a good clip, officials said. They all seemed to be thinking and opened their eyes.
The litter is the product of Adia and Hubert, 13 years old. Despite May and December’s relationship, the two are still an extremely strong couple.
In fact, Adia was brought to the Seattle zoo from Ohio’s Columbia Zoo and Aquarium as part of a Species Survival Plan for the express purpose of mating with Hubert.
The Species Survival Plan is a program that works to accommodate animal species across North America based on geographic diversity and demographic stability. It also requires synchronization of the animals’ personalities and behaviors, all with the aim of finding communicative partners.
Family matters: Father Hubert, left, and mother Adia, right, were matched based on personality traits and genes.
Due to their age and size, cυbs will not be seen by the public until they develop and demonstrate better movement skills.
Temperatures will also have to reach a maximum of 50 degrees before visitors have a chance to see the cυbs.
For now, those interested will have to rely on videos and photos from the zoo.
