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First Glimpse as Tierpark Berlin Announces Sumatran Tiger Cub

Tierpark Berlin is keeping the pair in a quiet den to support early care under the international breeding program for the critically endangered subspecies.

Overview

  • Born on January 2, the cub is the offspring of Mayang, 15, and Jae Jae, 17, and both mother and newborn are reported healthy.
  • The park shared a brief Instagram video showing the cub tucked under straw beside its mother, with public viewing restricted for the coming weeks.
  • It is the pair’s third offspring after daughters Luise and Lotte in 2022 and twins Ede and Kuno in February 2024.
  • Keepers had observed mating about 100 days earlier and anticipated a pregnancy after Mayang’s cycle paused, according to the tiger curator.
  • The birth is described by the park as a boost for coordinated conservation efforts, with only an estimated 400 to 600 Sumatran tigers remaining in the wild, while Ede and Kuno have been housed separately since September 2025.