Rare Bengal Tiger Cubs in South Alabama

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(Free-Press-Release.com) November 30, 2008 --

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Rare Bengal Tiger Cubs in South Alabama

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Three-week old Apata and Yeti paid a visit to the South Baldwin Regional Imaging Center today courtesy of the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo (The Little Zoo That Could). They are rare Snowy White Bengal Tigers bred at the Marcan Tiger Preserve which is dedicated to the preservation and protection of the critically endangered Bengal tiger. The tiny cubs, with their ferocious little growls, ungainly pink padded paws, and barely opened eyes drew hugs and pets and “aw”s from everyone. There are currently only 25 Snowy White Tigers in the world and two are right here at our local zoo – for a little while. The names Apata and Yeti are Hindu names in recognition of the Bengal tiger’s origins in India.

Patti Hall, zoo director, and Cyndi Johnson, head zookeeper, are providing round-the-clock care of Apata (female) and Yeti (male) including bottle feeding every four hours. Patti and Cyndi will continue to nurture the cubs until they are old enough to be moved to another zoo or a breeding facility. Once they have reached the age of five weeks, the second Sunday in December, you will be able to visit them and enjoy a one-on-one encounter at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo.

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