Banham Zoo staff 'deeply saddened' after death of tiger cub
The cub was one of three born to mum Mishka earlier this month
Last updated 17th May 2023
Banham Zoo says its 'deeply saddened' after one of three tiger cubs born earlier this month died.
Mum Mishka gave birth on the 1st of May and the animals were under close observation by zoo staff.
In a statement posted on social media, zoo staff said: "On May 7th, our keepers discovered that one of the tiger cubs inside the den had sadly passed away."
"The first eight weeks are incredibly risky for tiger cubs. Following a post-mortem, it was confirmed that the cub had struggled to suckle from Mishka.
"The two surviving cubs are thriving and making excellent progress. They appear to be growing stronger and healthier with each passing day.
"We appreciate your support and understanding during this difficult time, and our thoughts are with our keepers in particular."