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Endangered Sumatran tigers born in Greece as zoos build safety net

Three critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs were born at a zoo near Athens, Greece, as part of a global initiative to create a safety net population for the species. The cubs received microchips and vaccinations, offering a glimmer of hope for a predator facing rapid decline in the wild. With an estimated 400 individuals remaining in their native Sumatra, these cubs represent a vital effort to preserve the species. AI

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Endangered Sumatran tigers born in Greece as zoos build safety net

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Endangered Sumatran tigers born in Greece as zoos build safety net

    The world’s most endangered tigers have started a family in Greece, offering hope for a predator rapidly vanishing from the wild. Three two-month-old Sumatran tiger cubs received identification microchips and their first vaccinations on Tuesday at a zoo near Athens, as part of a …