As any mother knows, nothing ever really goes as planned especially when babies are involved, which is exactly what one new tiger mother and her keepers learned after she went into labor for the first time.
After making it to full term, which for tigers is about 3-4 months, it was time for one pregnant tiger to become a mom for the first time, and zoo keepers from an Australian zoo were lucky enough to witness the incredible moment.
The keepers noticed mom looked a little uncomfortable one afternoon, and they soon realized she had gone into labor. After about five hours of contractions, the team noticed a rush of fluid, and then quickly after a newborn male cub was born.
The team was thrilled at the zoo’s newest addition, but then one keeper noticed the baby had yet to take a breath. Despite never being a mother before, the tiger’s maternal instincts kick in and she begins licking the cub around the face, which luckily brings the baby boy to life.
The team finally relaxes after seeing the baby cub breathing and hearing his cries, but notice the exhausted mom tense up again while lying on her side. Seconds later, the team gasps when they realize the cub has a twin, who doesn’t waste any time trying to catch up with his older twin.
Watch the entire video below to see the exciting moment this tiger becomes a first-time mom to adorable twins.
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