Overview
- Zoo staff report the pair are healthy and active, with growing curiosity, play-fights and long naps.
- Veterinarians performed a caesarean during the birth after prolonged labour to protect the mother and cubs.
- Six were delivered, four died soon after, leaving two now with their mother out of public view.
- The surviving pair were born to eight-year-old lioness Asali and father Sheru at Werribee Open Range Zoo in Victoria.
- The zoo will introduce them to the pride of eight lions once older, a step used to reduce stress and support welfare.