From FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Tracy DeLatte · · 1m
Fort Worth Zoo welcomes twin Sumatran tiger cubs
Fort Worth Zoo's first Sumatran tiger cubs make public debut.
In brief
Fort Worth Zoo's first Sumatran tiger cubs make public debut. Fort Worth Zoo welcomed twin Sumatran tiger cubs named Barani and Malu, the first ever born at the zoo. Originally reported by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.
First twin Sumatran tiger cubs
Fort Worth Zoo welcomed its first-ever pair of Sumatran tiger cubs, two 12-week-old sisters named Barani and Malu.
Cubs' names and age
The cubs are 12 weeks old and weigh about 20 pounds, with Barani meaning 'brave' and Malu meaning 'reserved'.
Critically endangered status
Sumatran tigers are critically endangered, with fewer than 650 estimated to remain in the wild.
New habitat home
The cubs will debut at the zoo's Predators of Asia and Africa habitat, which opened in 2023.
Zoo's hope for cubs
Fort Worth Zoo hopes the cubs inspire a new generation to learn about and care for critically endangered Sumatran tigers.
Public debut coming soon
The cubs are set to make their official public debut in the coming weeks at the zoo.
The main idea
Fort Worth Zoo welcomed twin Sumatran tiger cubs named Barani and Malu, the first ever born at the zoo.
