Toledo Zoo says new tiger cubs are boy and girl

Toledo Zoo says new tiger cubs are boy and girl

TOLEDO

An Ohio zoo has given Russian names to its tiger cubs born in late September.

The Toledo Zoo said in a news release Wednesday that Viktor and his sister Talya are doing “grrrrrrrreat.” Their names reflect the eastern Russia primary habitat of the critically endangered Amur (ah-MOOR’) tigers, formerly known as Siberian tigers.

Zoo officials say the name Viktor means “conqueror” and Talya means “birthday.” The cubs weighed in at around 20 pounds each at their most recent check-up, and keepers say their confidence and coordination have been increasing. They enjoy pouncing on their mother’s tail or climbing on her when she lies down.

The zoo hopes to put the tiger small fry on display in January.