Australian Shepherd Filling in as Parent to One-Month-Old Tiger Cubs - Cincinnati Zoo

Three rare Malayan tiger cubs, all female, have been cared for by Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s nursery staff since they were born on February 3, 2017, and ignored by their mother. Their care team now includes the Zoo’s four-legged, resident nursery companion and former nanny to several Zoo babies, Blakely the Australian shepherd. The six-year-old super dog has been called into action to provide snuggling, comfort and a body to climb.
The cubs, named “Chira” (because she was treated by a chiropractor), “Batari” (means goddess) and “Izzy” (means promised by God), would have received similar cues from their mom. Since being with her is not an option, Blakely is the next best thing. His baby-rearing resume includes experience with cheetahs, an ocelot, a takin, a warthog, wallabies, skunks, and bat-eared foxes.

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