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The cubs' mother, Tipah, born in January 2019, is described as "independent, cheeky and inquisitive" and has produced one of the largest litters recorded for Sumatran tigers in captivity, the park said.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The cubs’ mother lounged nearby, rising occasionally to discourage a bigger one-year-old from joining the little play group.

From National Geographic • Feb. 8, 2024

The South Korean resort group said it will observe the cubs’ health and growth conditions to determine when to unveil them to the public.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 11, 2023

The babies are active and vocal, staff said in a news release announcing the cubs’ arrival this week.

From Washington Post • Nov. 26, 2022

The last time had been to make the announcement about the cubs’ birth ten weeks ago.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins