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Tripura: Sepahijala Zoo welcomes three tiger cubs, first birth in 53 years

Updated on: 25 May,2025 08:35 AM IST  |  Tripura
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A zoo in Tripura sees three tiger cubs born, the highest number it has ever seen in it’s history. To monitor the tigress and her cubs, several CCTV cameras have been installed by officials and access to the enclosure has been restricted.  Biswajit Das, the director of the zoo,  has said that the tiger pair

Tripura: Sepahijala Zoo welcomes three tiger cubs, first birth in 53 years

The 53-year-old Sepahijala Zoo and Wildlife Sanctuary has witnessed the birth of three tiger cubs. PIC/INSTAGRAM@tripura.tourism

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The Sepahijala Zoo and Wildlife Sanctuary in Tripura saw the birth of three tiger cubs. This landmark moment marks the first time in 53 years since an event like this has occurred.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha wrote in a post on X, “Exciting news… future kings and queens of the forest arrive in Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary. A tigress in Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary has given birth to three adorable cubs. Let’s give a warm welcome to these little bundles of joy and wish them a safe and thriving life in the wild.” On a visit to the zoo, Animesh Debbarma, Tripura’s forest minister welcomed the cubs and reviewed their condition. The male tigers have been relocated to separate enclosures, as part of precautionary measures. 


To monitor the tigress and her cubs, several CCTV cameras have been installed by officials and access to the enclosure has been restricted.  Biswajit Das, the director of the zoo,  has said that the tiger pair, originally from West Bengal were brought to the zoo last year. 


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