Tiger Babies Stun Science

In a rare event, two tigresses in captivity give birth within hours of each other. Out of four cubs, three survive, defying the usual trend where cubs born in captivity are often destroyed by their mothers. At just one day old, these cubs show resilience, unaffected by their surroundings.

What makes the birth of the two tigresses' cubs a rare event?

• They were born in the wild.

• They were born within two hours of each other.

• They were born on different continents.

• They were born in different zoos.

How many cubs survived out of the four born?

• Three

• Four

• Two

• One

What is a common outcome for cubs born in captivity?

• They are sent to different zoos.

• They are released into the wild.

• They are usually destroyed by their mothers.

• They are often adopted by other animals.

What is the age of the cubs when they are described as unaffected by their surroundings?

• One day old

• One week old

• One year old

• One month old

What item in their environment do the cubs not react to?

• A new toy

• A bright light

• A loud noise

• An ancestral rug