Endangered Tiger Cubs Bring Joy
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Two of the three cubs, Rajah and Sajid, are being fed a special formula by zookeepers due to the low weight of the tigress, while the female cub, Kali, remains with her mother. (José Luis Chávez / Ayuntamiento de Mérida)
The reproduction in captivity of Bengal tigers, a species in danger of extinction, is a great achievement," (José Luis Chávez / Ayuntamiento de Mérida)
Only 1,500 Bengal tigers remain and experts say the situation of the species is "alarming," (EFE)
The tiger triplets - two males and a female - were born on June 1 to a white Bengal tiger, age 7-8, and a 9-year-old orange tigress. (José Luis Chávez / Ayuntamiento de Mérida)
The male cubs Rajah and Sajid. (José Luis Chávez / Ayuntamiento de Mérida)
The Centenario Zoo's new residents were presented to the public on Monday at an event attended by children participating in the Verano Educazoo program, whose theme this year is the feline world. (José Luis Chávez / Ayuntamiento de Mérida)
(José Luis Chávez / Ayuntamiento de Mérida)
(José Luis Chávez / Ayuntamiento de Mérida)
(José Luis Chávez / Ayuntamiento de Mérida)
(José Luis Chávez / Ayuntamiento de Mérida)
Most recent picture, September 2011. (José Luis Chávez / Ayuntamiento de Mérida)