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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

In 2022, the cubs' mother, called Iran, was transferred to Touran, a wildlife refuge centre in the north-west of the country, where she was matched with a male called Firouz.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 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 cubs’ mother had suffered miscarriages in the past, said al-Sultan.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 13, 2022

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

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins