Zoo welcomes birth of two new puma cubs - Zoo welcomes new addition: Two young puma cubs make their debut
In a heartwarming development at Tierpark Ströhen, two male puma cubs have ventured outdoors for the first time, marking a significant milestone in their life. The cubs were born on June 4th, making their debut into the expansive outdoor enclosure today, though their exact age at the time of the excursion remains undisclosed.
The zoo, one of the few in Germany that keeps pumas, is keeping a close eye on the young pumas to minimise disturbance during this sensitive phase. According to the zoo director, Nils Ismer, too much stress can lead to the mother puma rejecting her cubs. Thankfully, the mother puma is taking good care of her offspring, as confirmed by the zoo.
While the exact names of the puma cubs have not been revealed yet, visitors will have the opportunity to decide on their names in the coming weeks as part of an action. The zoo encourages those interested to check their official website or contact them directly for the most accurate and current information regarding the naming process.
The cubs will undergo their first veterinary examination later in July or early August. During this examination, they will be microchipped for identification purposes. The gender of the mother puma, however, remains undisclosed by the zoo.
Tierpark Ströhen's puma cubs are now exploring their surroundings, a testament to their growing independence. Visitors are advised to respect their space and enjoy this fascinating stage of the cubs' development from a distance.
As the cubs continue to grow and thrive under their mother's care, Tierpark Ströhen looks forward to sharing more updates about these charismatic creatures. For now, the focus remains on ensuring a peaceful and nurturing environment for the young pumas as they embark on this exciting new chapter of their lives.
At home, some visitors might decide on the names of the puma cubs while following the zoo's updates, contributing to a collective home-and-garden naming process. As they mature, the puma cubs, of a fat content by weight exceeding 13%, will adopt a lifestyle that is more active and less dependent on their mother, contrasting with their earlier sedentary and closely monitored lifestyle at the zoo.
