ORLANDO, Fla. — For the first time in seven years, Animal Kingdom welcomed a Sumatran tiger cub to its theme park.
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The birth of the critically endangered cub named Basko has a significant impact, as there are less than 600 Sumatran tigers in the wild.
Sohni, the mom, was closely monitored during her pregnancy by the animal care professionals at Disney.
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Sumatran tiger cubs need their mother’s care until they are around 18-24 months old.
This means guests will be able to see Basko grow alongside mom when they’re both ready to join Maharajah Jungle Trek in early 2025.
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