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Endangered Malayan Tiger Cubs Born at Busch Gardens Tampa

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Three endangered Malayan tiger cubs were born at Busch Gardens Tampa Sunday, March 31. These births are critical to help preserve the species. These newborn cubs will add to the genetic diversity of the Malayan tiger population and contribute to conservation efforts for the species. Malayan tigers are critically endangered.

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Snow Geese in Florida

10,000 Birds

Driving slowly along the refuge’s winding road, I spotted a group of cars pulled over on the shoulder. Both bore the darker colorations of the Blue Morph gene, but it was impossible to mistake the species for anything other than a Snow Goose. A huge smile spread across my face. I love Snow Geese.

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Baby Lemurs at Busch Gardens

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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomed two endangered baby red-ruffed lemurs on April 21. Lemurs are a species of primate, and reach sexual maturity between 2 and 3 years old. All species of lemurs are native to the island of Madagascar. Red-ruffed lemurs are one of nearly about 50 lemur species. 17 of a pound, at birth.

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