We can’t get enough of all the new lion cubs at the National Zoo. As you know, lioness Shera had four adorable cubs in August, followed by Nababiep’s three babies last month. Nababiep’s African lion cubs took their first visit to the vet’s office this morning, so enjoy the cute overload above. The Zoo reports on the checkup:
“We’re happy to see that the cubs are growing and that each appears to be in good health,” said Jessica Siegal-Willott, supervisory veterinarian at the Zoo. “Naba has done a great job nursing them and we’ll continue to monitor their development.”
The veterinary team checked the cubs’ mouths and their eyes, listened to their hearts and lungs and felt their bellies, but the animals are still too young to receive vaccines. The cubs weigh between 7 and 8 pounds.