Bengal Safari welcomes newborn tiger cubs

IANS  |  Kolkata 

A Royal Tigress gave birth to three healthy cubs at Safari Park in the state's Siliguri, an said on Saturday.

"Shila, the Royal Tigress, gives birth to three cubs. The newborns are in good condition," a said.

Shila was the only female in the Bengal Safari's enclosure.

Special care was taken by the authorities when the tigress was found pregnant, said.

The birth of the cubs has increased, to six, the number of big cats in the Safari.

The 100 acres stretch is an abode for deer, rhinos, bears and others animals.

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First Published: Sat, May 19 2018. 22:54 IST