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Twelve lion cubs explore Dortmund zoo enclosure after reopening
Twelve lion cubs have been enjoying the sun and exploring their enclosure at a zoo in Dortmund, Germany, since it reopened to visitors. The births have drawn attention because the cubs are being cared for together by both their mothers.
Zuri gave birth to five cubs on 28 July, followed by her sister Saba, who had seven on 31 July. Both lionesses are nursing and caring for all 12 cubs, including each other’s offspring, while visitors watch them explore.
In short
- Two lionesses gave birth to 12 cubs in Dortmund.
- The cubs were born three days apart.
- Both mothers are caring for the whole group.
Explained simply
Dortmund is a city in western Germany, and its zoo keeps African lions in a managed enclosure. Lion cubs depend on their mothers for milk and protection in their early months.
The cubs’ mothers, Zuri and Saba, are sisters. Both are nursing and caring for all 12 cubs, including cubs born to the other lioness. This shared care is the reason the births have attracted attention.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “And they say three’s a crowd? TWELVE lion cubs enjoy the sun at German zoo”.