The Buffalo Zoo in New York welcomed four new lion cubs into their African lion pride in early June.
Lusaka, the mother, gave birth to three cubs late in the evening of June 2 and a fourth was born in the early morning of June 3, the zoo announced in a Facebook post on Thursday. “The birth of any animal is exciting, and lion cubs are especially heartwarming because – well – they are adorable!” said Buffalo Zoo interim president and CEO Lisa Smith.
The zoo said it appears that two of the babies are male and the other two female. The cubs, along with their mother, will continue to spend time bonding away from the exhibit until they are strong enough to go outside and interact with other lions. The cubs’ parents, Lusaka and Tiberius, were paired as part of an effort to maintain a healthy population of the species, said the zoo. This litter is the parents’ third, having given birth to three cubs in 2016 and two in 2021.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
African lion pride swells with birth of 4 cubs at Buffalo ZooThe Buffalo Zoo says four African lion cubs have been born at the zoo and all appear to be healthy and growing.
Read more »
Madame Tussauds New York unveils new Billy Porter wax figure | amNewYorkTony and Grammy Award-winning actor Billy Porter has been officially immortalized among the wax figures at Madame Tussaud's New York.
Read more »
New recommendation calls for anxiety disorder screening in adults - New York Amsterdam NewsThe US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has issued a new recommendation stating that adults aged 19 to 64 in the United States should undergo screening for anxiety disorders.
Read more »
New police dogs on the job in Wheeling and Buffalo GroveThe Wheeling and Buffalo Grove police departments' newest four-legged members made their public debuts this week.
Read more »
Pride flags vandalized at Stonewall National Monument in New York | CNNThe New York Police Department is investigating “a criminal mischief pattern” of vandalism against Pride and transgender flags at the Stonewall National Monument during Pride month, it said in a statement.
Read more »
2024 Range Rover Evoque Invokes Modern LuxuryNew technologies, new colors, and new comfort.
Read more »