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Sep 12, 2017

Video: D.C.-Born Tiger Cub Is Already Palling Around With His New Foster Brother

Cue the friendly roughhousing.

Sep 11, 2017

After His Mother Rejected Him, Tiger Cub Ships Off To San Diego

He’ll grow up with another tiger cub.

Jul 13, 2017

Squee! The National Zoo Has A Tiny New Sumatran Tiger Cub

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

Aug 23, 2016

Meet Sparky, The New Sumatran Tiger At The National Zoo

He is here to make babies.

May 06, 2014

Portugal. The Man Will Play Free Show At National Zoo

Monday at 6:30 p.m.

Apr 22, 2014

National Zoo Teams With Rock Band To Release Disappearing Tiger Record

With fewer than 400 Sumatran tigers left in the wild, the Zoo gave 400 people “custom polycarbonate records” of the appropriately named song, “Sumatran Tiger,” to share on social media.

Nov 06, 2013

Photos/Video: National Zoo’s Sumatran Tiger Cubs Pass Swim Test

The National Zoo’s tiger cubs took their first swim today and, predictably, it was adorable.

Aug 26, 2013

Move Over, Panda Cub: National Zoo’s Baby Tigers Get Checkup (Photos)

The three-week-old cubs passed their first exam “with roaring colors,” the Zoo said in a release. One cub is male and weighs eight pounds, while the other is female and weighs seven-and-a-half pounds.

Aug 16, 2013

Video: National Zoo Tiger Cub Thinks It’s Tough, Scary

One of the Sumatran tiger cubs born at the National Zoo this month was filmed acting like a real tough guy to its trainer. An adorable, fuzzy tough guy.

Aug 08, 2013

Photos/Video: National Zoo’s Sumatran Tiger Gives Birth to Cubs

Two Sumatran tiger cubs were born on August 5, according to a release, a major victory for conservation efforts.

 
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