GUWAHATI: Assam State Zoo-cum-Botanical Garden welcomed two Royal Bengal cubs. On Saturday, the 7-year-old tigress Kazi gave birth to two cubs, bringing the total number of tigers in the zoo to nine.
Notably, Parimal Suklabaidya, the forest minister, was asked to come up with names for the cubs.
In view of the drop in temperature in the region, the official said that all required procedures were being taken to safeguard them. He stated that heaters had been erected outside the cage and dry straw had been placed inside to keep the animals warm.
Furthermore, the mother's nutrition is prioritised, and she receives roughly six to seven meals each day as per the veterinarian's advised diet.
According to the official, more emphasis is being placed on hygiene and cleanliness in their environment does not develop infections.
"The cubs and the mother are in good health. The zoo authority has taken all the measures to protect them from the cold as the mercury level has dipped in the state for the past few days. Heaters have been placed outside the cage and sufficient dry straw has been given inside the cage so that the cubs remain warm in this cold." said Amit Sahai, main chief forest (wildlife) conservator.
The gender is not yet known, Sahai added
Sahai further said, "Around 6-7 kg of meat is being given to the mother along with other vet-prescribed food,"
"Emphasis on hygiene and cleanliness has especially been given in the cage so that the mother and her cubs do not get infected with any disease," Sahai further added.
In August 2020, Kazi, the tigress, had given. Suresh and Sultan, the cubs, People will go to see the cubs, according to Sahai, therefore promises an increase in visitors.
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