Jaguar and Lion Cubs Add to Mexican Zoo's Record with Big Cats

Three jaguars cubs --a male and two females-- were born at the Centenario Zoo in Merida, Mexico. (José Luis Chávez / Ayuntamiento de Mérida)

(José Luis Chávez / Ayuntamiento de Mérida)

Jaguar cub born in the Zoologico Centenario of Merida, Mexico.   (EFE)

(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)

(José Luis Chávez / Ayuntamiento de Mérida)

In addition to the jaguar cubs, two lions cubs were also born. The cubs - two male lions. Zoo veterinarian Javier Ortiz holds up one of the lion cubs. (José Luis Chávez / Ayuntamiento de Mérida)

(José Luis Chávez / Ayuntamiento de Mérida)

(José Luis Chávez / Ayuntamiento de Mérida)