Well, would you look at that tiny, wriggling ball of cuteness.

Sumatran tiger Damai gave birth to a cub on Tuesday at the National Zoo, a conservation victory for the endangered species and a delight for the rest of us.

“This is such an exciting time for us, not only because we have a cub who appears to be doing great, but also because this animal’s genes are extremely valuable to the North American population,” said Craig Saffoe, curator of the Great Cats habitat. Scientists estimate that there are only a few hundred Sumatran tigers left in the wild.

Zookeepers are allowing mama and cub and to bond before determining the sex. He or she was born to 8-year-old Damai and 13-year-old Sparky, who arrived at the Zoo in 2016 from the Louisville Zoo on the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ breeding recommendation.

The National Zoo says they slowly introduced the pair in September, giving them visual access through a mesh “howdy door.” Once they showed an interest in breeding in February and March, keepers let them Netflix and chill indoors together.

Damai has given birth once before, in 2013, to twins (Sumatran tigers typically have a litter of between one and three cubs).

If our archives are anything to go by, we’re in for a whole lot more adorableness even before he or she goes on view to the public. Before making their debut in a few months, the cub will need complete health exams, receive vaccinations, and pass a swim test.

THIS IS WHAT WE HAVE TO LOOK FORWARD TO PEOPLE:

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