Lion cubs make public debut at Blair Drummond Safari Park

Four new lion cubs have made their public debut at a safari park.
By The Newsroom
Published 4th Oct 2016, 17:20 BST
Updated 5th Oct 2016, 16:43 BST

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Three of the four cubs born at Blair Drummond Safari park near Stirling . Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA WireThree of the four cubs born at Blair Drummond Safari park near Stirling . Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
Three of the four cubs born at Blair Drummond Safari park near Stirling . Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Twelve-week-old cubs Murray, Reid, Thistle and Isla have been introduced to the drive-through reserve at Blair Drummond Safari Park near Stirling, meaning visitors can now see the youngsters for the first time.

The cubs were given their last inoculations and a final health check by park vet Patrick Day before being let loose on the rest of the pride.

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He said: “Like our domestic cats, lion cubs are susceptible to common feline diseases so these inoculations will afford them the same degree of protection.

One of the four cubs born at Blair Drummond. Picture: Andrew MilliganOne of the four cubs born at Blair Drummond. Picture: Andrew Milligan
One of the four cubs born at Blair Drummond. Picture: Andrew Milligan

“However, they are all in good health and are acting like real lions now. Believe me, they have some very sharp teeth and claws since the last time I examined them.”

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The youngsters have slowly been getting introduced to the rest of the pride, beginning with aunt Libby and grandmother Teekay. They were later mixed with dad Zulu as mum Karis kept a close eye on them in case they get into any trouble.

Animal collection manager Sheila Walker said the cubs are playful and fearless.

The four cubs born at Blair Drummond Safari park near Stirling. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA WireThe four cubs born at Blair Drummond Safari park near Stirling. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
The four cubs born at Blair Drummond Safari park near Stirling. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

“They love to chase the tails of the other adults,” she said.

“I think the lion keeper is going to have a job keeping an eye on them all and keeping them out of mischief.

“We’ve had no problems so far as Karis has been a brilliant first-time mum.”

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